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Florida District 20's Black leaders weigh unity candidate to block Wasserman Schultz in August primary: "We're working towards it"
By Manuel Bojorquez at CBS4 Miami
· June 8, 2026
· 1 min read
Only CBS News Miami was there for a high-stakes meeting about who should run in the August primary for Florida's 20th congressional district.Asked whether a decision had been made, candidate Dale Holness said, "We're working towards it."The four Black candidates have discussed coalescing around one
Key takeaway Asked whether a decision had been made, candidate Dale Holness said, "We're working towards it.
Why this matters in The Miami
The effort by Black leaders in Florida's 20th congressional district to coalesce around a unity candidate has significant implications for Miami's political landscape. With a majority Black district that has been led by Black lawmakers for 34 years, the stakes are high for maintaining representation that reflects the community's lived experience. The fact that Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz is seeking to represent this district after her own was redrawn raises concerns about the potential for outside influence in a community already grappling with issues like gentrification and displacement. Neighborhoods like Little Havana and Wynwood, which are part of the district, are experiencing rapid changes that affect long-time residents. The decision by the group of Black candidates will be closely watched, particularly given the deadline of June 12 and the potential for a decision as early as the next day.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 8, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? Only CBS News Miami was there for a high-stakes meeting about who should run in the August primary for Florida's 20th congressional district.Asked whether a decision had been made, candidate Dale Holness said, "We're working towards it."The four Black candidates have discussed coalescing around one
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