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U.S. House · Florida's 20th District

Parts of Broward County, including Weston and surrounding South Florida communities, under Florida's 2026 congressional map.

General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

RESULT · UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CERTIFIED

Debbie Wasserman Schultz, projected winner

CandidateVotesShare
Debbie Wasserman Schultz182,71274.4%
Brent Andersen53,39621.7%
Kedner Maxime9,5983.9%

About 99% of the expected vote counted. As of November 9. Winners take office next year. Counts can change until states certify. NBC News ↗

Sources re-checked September 25, 2026 · How we research

  • Florida's U.S. House elections use a new congressional map for 2026; Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the new district boundaries into law on May 4, 2026.[1]
  • Incumbent Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) won the Democratic primary on August 18, 2026, defeating Luther Campbell, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Dale Holness, and Elijah Manley. Brent Andersen won the Republican primary. Kedner Maxime advanced as the Independent Party of Florida nominee after that primary was canceled.[1]

On the November 3 ballot · 3 candidates

Debbie Wasserman SchultzDINCUMBENTPROJECTED WINNERU.S. Representative (since 2005)Full profile →Brent AndersenRFull profile →Kedner MaximeIndependent Party of FloridaFull profile →

Issue evidence — side by side

Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.

Protect legal access to abortion

  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    Recorded votes[41][42][43]

    Voted yes on Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. 3755, 2021-09-24). Voted yes on Women's Health Protection Act of 2022 (H.R. 8296, 2022-07-15). Voted no on Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36, 2017-10-03), which would have banned most abortions after 20 weeks.

  • Brent Andersen
    Opposes[11]

    Said in an Aug. 2026 interview that he is firmly pro-life.

  • Kedner Maxime
    —

Stricter gun laws

  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    Recorded votes[36][37][38][39]

    Voted yes on Bipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R. 8, 2019-02-27), which would have required background checks on most private gun sales. Voted yes on Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 (H.R. 1808, 2022-07-29), which would have banned the sale of many semiautomatic assault weapons. Voted yes on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (S. 2938, 2022-06-24), which expanded background checks for buyers under 21 and funded state red-flag programs. Voted no on Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38, 2017-12-06), which would have required states to honor other states' concealed-carry permits.

  • Brent Andersen
    In their own words[11]
    “Sí, apoyo la Segunda Enmienda. No se puede cambiar la Constitución sin una enmienda constitucional. Ahora bien, si hubiera restricciones razonables para que la gente mala no tenga armas, sí, por supuesto.”

    Spanish-language interview with Diario las Américas, Aug. 2, 2026

  • Kedner Maxime
    —

Expand immigration enforcement and deportations

  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    Recorded votes[19][20][21][22][23][24][25]

    Voted no on Laken Riley Act (S. 5, 2025-01-22). Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which funded expanded immigration enforcement, detention and border operations. Voted no on Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2, 2023-05-11). Voted yes on American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 (H.R. 6, 2019-06-04; 2021-03-18).

  • Brent Andersen
    —
  • Kedner Maxime
    In their own words[12]
    “Deportation of those who commit crimes.”

    One of six items on his campaign immigration page, which also lists secure borders and a pathway to citizenship for those who contribute

Loosen zoning rules to build more housing

  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    —
  • Brent Andersen
    —
  • Kedner Maxime
    In their own words[14]
    “Expand affordable housing so working families, seniors, and young people can find a home they can actually afford.”

    On his campaign lower-costs page

Raise taxes on high earners or corporations

  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    Recorded votes[20][21][22][32][31]

    Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03; 2017-12-20), which made the 2017 individual tax rates, including the 37% top rate, permanent. Voted yes on Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376, 2022-08-12), which added a 15% minimum tax on large corporations and a stock-buyback excise tax.

  • Brent Andersen
    —
  • Kedner Maxime
    —

Expand public health coverage

  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    Recorded votes[20][21][22][27][28][29]

    Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which reduced federal Medicaid spending and added Medicaid work requirements. Voted yes on Breaking the Gridlock Act (H.R. 1834, 2026-01-08), which extended enhanced ACA premium subsidies. Voted yes on Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590, 2010-03-21). Voted no on American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628, 2017-05-04), which would have capped federal Medicaid funding and ended enhanced funding for the Medicaid expansion.

  • Brent Andersen
    —
  • Kedner Maxime
    In their own words[13]
    “Expand access to affordable care for working families, the self-employed, and small-business owners.”

    On his campaign healthcare page

Faster transition away from fossil fuels

  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    Recorded votes[20][21][22][30][31]

    Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which phased out Inflation Reduction Act clean-energy tax credits. Voted yes on Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376, 2021-11-19; 2022-08-12), which would have funded clean-energy tax credits.

  • Brent Andersen
    —
  • Kedner Maxime
    —

Raise the minimum wage

  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    Recorded votes[40]

    Voted yes on Raise the Wage Act (H.R. 582, 2019-07-18).

  • Brent Andersen
    —
  • Kedner Maxime
    —

Broad tariffs on imported goods

  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    Recorded votes[35]

    Voted yes on Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada (H.J. Res. 72, 2026-02-11), which disapproved the tariffs on Canadian imports.

  • Brent Andersen
    —
  • Kedner Maxime
    —

Universal, publicly funded child care

  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    Recorded votes[30]

    Voted yes on Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376, 2021-11-19), which would have funded universal pre-K and child-care subsidies.

  • Brent Andersen
    —
  • Kedner Maxime
    —

Require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote

  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    Recorded votes[26]

    Voted no on SAVE Act (H.R. 22, 2025-04-10).

  • Brent Andersen
    —
  • Kedner Maxime
    —

Require Congress to approve U.S. military action abroad

  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    Recorded votes[33][34]

    Voted yes on War Powers Resolution on Venezuela (H. Con. Res. 64, 2025-12-17), which would have directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Venezuela absent congressional authorization. Voted yes on War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities (H. Con. Res. 86, 2026-06-03), which directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran absent congressional authorization.

  • Brent Andersen
    —
  • Kedner Maxime
    —

Research notes & limits

Federal key votes and FEC finance totals for incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz are added separately by script. Checked her official issues page, including Israel; her page voices general support for Israel's safety and security but does not squarely address continued U.S. military aid, so no israel_aid position was added. Kedner Maxime has a campaign website (maximeforcongress.com) that was used for his biography; no positions were added from it. Brent Andersen's biography relies on his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey; no campaign website was reviewed.

Sources · 49

Researched 2026-09-25. Green citations are official government records.

  1. 1.Florida's 20th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
  2. 2.Debbie Wasserman Schultz · Ballotpedia Reference
  3. 3.Brent Andersen · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
  4. 4.Gun Violence Prevention · Office of Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Official record
  5. 5.Healthcare · Office of Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Official record
  6. 6.Immigration · Office of Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Official record
  7. 7.College Affordability · Office of Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Official record
  8. 8.Renewable Energy · Office of Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Official record
  9. 9.Women's Issues - Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz · Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Official record
  10. 10.Economy and Jobs - Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz · Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Official record
  11. 11.Precandidato al Congreso federal: "Hay que frenar el despilfarro, el fraude y el abuso" (Spanish-language interview) · Diario las Américas News report
  12. 12.Immigration: Secure Borders, Humane Path · Kedner Maxime for Congress Candidate's own words
  13. 13.Healthcare Is a Right · Kedner Maxime for Congress Candidate's own words
  14. 14.Lower Costs & Affordability · Kedner Maxime for Congress Candidate's own words
  15. 15.World-Class Education in Every Zip Code · Kedner Maxime for Congress Candidate's own words
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  17. 17.Biography · Office of Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Official record
  18. 18.Florida U.S. House District 20 election results 2026 · NBC News News report
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  24. 24.Roll call: American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2019-06-04 Official record
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  26. 26.Roll call: SAVE Act — proof-of-citizenship voter registration · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-04-10 Official record
  27. 27.Roll call: Breaking the Gridlock Act — ACA subsidy extension · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-01-08 Official record
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  33. 33.Roll call: War Powers Resolution on Venezuela · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-12-17 Official record
  34. 34.Roll call: War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-06-03 Official record
  35. 35.Roll call: Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-02-11 Official record
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  37. 37.Roll call: Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2022-07-29 Official record
  38. 38.Roll call: Bipartisan Safer Communities Act — final House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2022-06-24 Official record
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