2026 Elections · Florida

Florida's 20th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Florida congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Florida's 20th Congressional District in 2026?

Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic), Brent Andersen (Republican) and Kedner Maxime (Independent).

  • Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    $3.6M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Debbie Wasserman Schultz's sponsored bills →
  • Brent AndersenRepublican✓ Verified
    $93K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Kedner MaximeIndependent✓ Verified
    $126K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Debbie Wasserman Schultz votes yea on acts supporting technology use and capital access but nay on privacy in purchases and Medicaid harm prevention acts; she warns that letting enhanced ACA tax credits expire would raise premiums and votes yea on early care and rural care support acts 156. Brent Andersen supports fighting to lower the cost of living and fixing housing and insurance markets, proposing cutting regulatory red tape and easing reinsurance treaty rules to lower insurance costs; he also supports legal immigration and law enforcement while opposing open borders and policies that reduce neighborhood security 231012. Kedner Maxime proposes lowering health-insurance premiums and expanding community health clinics and supports a fair, humanitarian pathway to legal status for immigrants contributing to their communities 47.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 17, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueDebbie Wasserman SchultzDemocraticBrent AndersenRepublicanKedner MaximeIndependent
Economy & Jobs

Debbie Wasserman Schultz votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Andersen supports fighting to lower the cost of living and fixing the broken housing and insurance markets to help families afford their communities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Andersen proposes cutting regulatory red tape, pursuing tort reform, and easing reinsurance treaty rules to lower Florida's insurance costs.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Debbie Wasserman Schultz votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases 1. Brent Andersen supports fighting to lower the cost of living and fixing the broken housing and insurance markets to help families afford their communities 2. He also proposes cutting regulatory red tape, pursuing tort reform, and easing reinsurance treaty rules to lower Florida's insurance costs 3.
Healthcare

Wasserman Schultz warns that letting enhanced ACA tax credits expire would raise premiums even for people without marketplace plans.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

She votes yea on reauthorization and support acts for early care, rural care, and patient support, but nay on acts aimed at Medicaid harm prevention and lowering premiums.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Maxime proposes lowering health-insurance premiums and expanding community health clinics to widen access to care in District 20.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Kedner Maxime proposes lowering health-insurance premiums and expanding community health clinics to widen access to care in District 20 1. Debbie Wasserman Schultz warns that letting enhanced ACA tax credits expire would raise premiums even for people without marketplace plans 2 and votes yea on reauthorization and support acts for early care, rural care, and patient support, but nay on acts aimed at Medicaid harm prevention and lowering premiums 3.
Immigration

Wasserman Schultz and Florida's Democratic delegation say conditions for detainees at the Everglades immigration facility were inhumane and demand accountability.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Wasserman Schultz votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security acts, but yea on a resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Andersen supports legal immigration, a functioning asylum system, and protections for families who follow the rules while opposing open borders.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Maxime supports a fair, humanitarian pathway to legal status for immigrants who are already contributing to their communities.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Kedner Maxime supports a fair, humanitarian pathway to legal status for immigrants who are already contributing to their communities 1. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Florida's Democratic delegation say conditions for detainees at the Everglades immigration facility were inhumane and demand accountability 2. Wasserman Schultz votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security acts, but yea on a resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President 3. Brent Andersen supports legal immigration, a functioning asylum system, and protections for families who follow the rules while opposing open borders 4.
Public Safety & Crime

She votes yea on acts enhancing guard and prison staff safety, but nay on bills related to privacy, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail, and violent offender restrictions.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Andersen supports law enforcement and opposes policies that make neighborhoods less secure to ensure families feel safe at home and on their streets.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Debbie Wasserman Schultz votes yea on acts enhancing guard and prison staff safety, but nay on bills related to privacy, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail, and violent offender restrictions 1. Brent Andersen supports law enforcement and opposes policies that make neighborhoods less secure to ensure families feel safe at home and on their streets 2.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Andersen supports parental rights to make decisions for their children on education and healthcare, including what happens in schools.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

She votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts, but nay on budget resolutions and appropriations for national security, agriculture, and related agencies.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Energy & Environment

Wasserman Schultz votes yea on diesel emissions reduction and conservation initiatives, but nay on disapproval of EPA rules and acts on fuel retailer choice and heating assistance.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

She votes yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from hostilities with Iran and Lebanon and on naming a VA clinic, but nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Debbie Wasserman Schultz votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases. Brent Andersen supports fighting to lower the cost of living and fixing the broken housing and insurance markets to help families afford their communities. He also proposes cutting regulatory red tape, pursuing tort reform, and easing reinsurance treaty rules to lower Florida's insurance costs.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Kedner Maxime proposes lowering health-insurance premiums and expanding community health clinics to widen access to care in District 20. Debbie Wasserman Schultz warns that letting enhanced ACA tax credits expire would raise premiums even for people without marketplace plans and votes yea on reauthorization and support acts for early care, rural care, and patient support, but nay on acts aimed at Medicaid harm prevention and lowering premiums.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Kedner Maxime supports a fair, humanitarian pathway to legal status for immigrants who are already contributing to their communities. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Florida's Democratic delegation say conditions for detainees at the Everglades immigration facility were inhumane and demand accountability. Wasserman Schultz votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security acts, but yea on a resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President. Brent Andersen supports legal immigration, a functioning asylum system, and protections for families who follow the rules while opposing open borders.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Debbie Wasserman Schultz votes yea on acts enhancing guard and prison staff safety, but nay on bills related to privacy, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail, and violent offender restrictions. Brent Andersen supports law enforcement and opposes policies that make neighborhoods less secure to ensure families feel safe at home and on their streets.