WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, DEBBIE
D · house · currently seated · bioguide W000797
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- FEC candidate id
H4FL20023- Internal id
8dd9041d-c140-487a-844d-5f15d2779efb- Status
- incumbent
Who this candidate represents
Who lives here — American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024), FL-25. Source.
| Category | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| People | Population | 780,689 |
| People | Median age | 41 |
| Income | Median household income | $85,554 |
| Income | Per-capita income | $45,032 |
| Income | In poverty | 11.2% |
| Income | Unemployed | 5.0% |
| Income | Gini inequality index | 0.480 |
| Race | White alone | 41.9% |
| Race | Black alone | 15.7% |
| Race | Asian alone | 4.9% |
| Race | Hispanic or Latino | 44.5% |
| Race | Two or more races | 30.8% |
| Origin | Foreign-born | 39.5% |
| Language | Speaks English only at home | 47.4% |
| Language | Speaks Spanish at home | 39.5% |
| Education | High school or higher | 66.3% |
| Education | Bachelor's or higher | 42.0% |
| Education | Advanced degree | 17.0% |
| Household | Family households | 68.4% |
| Household | Avg household size | 2.68 |
| Household | Never married (15+) | 32.7% |
| Housing | Median home value | $469,300 |
| Housing | Median gross rent | $1,959 |
| Housing | Single-family detached | 44.5% |
| Housing | Built before 1940 | 1.2% |
| Housing | Overcrowded (>1 per room) | 5.0% |
| Housing | Vacant units | 10.6% |
| Service | Veterans (18+) | 3.6% |
| Health | With a disability | 10.5% |
| Connectivity | Households with broadband | 92.8% |
| Connectivity | Households with no internet | 4.8% |
| Commute | Drove alone | 69.5% |
| Commute | Public transit | 1.2% |
| Commute | Worked from home | 16.3% |
Cycle financials
Source: FEC weball bulk file (cycle summary). Numbers in USD; 0 = no activity reported.
| Cycle | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand | Debts | Indiv. contribs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,502,689 | $1,052,517 | $2,507,480 | $0 | $1,938,353 |
| 2024 | $2,896,300 | $2,621,371 | $1,057,309 | $0 | $2,065,806 |
| 2022 | $2,087,129 | $1,920,982 | $782,379 | $0 | $1,394,516 |
| 2020 | $2,204,638 | $1,992,619 | $616,233 | $0 | $1,517,694 |
| 2018 | $2,233,842 | $1,986,789 | $404,214 | $0 | $1,570,605 |
| 2016 | $4,037,050 | $4,242,401 | $157,161 | $0 | $2,851,941 |
| 2014 | $2,585,592 | $2,753,276 | $362,512 | $0 | $2,203,224 |
| 2012 | $3,629,324 | $3,520,042 | $530,197 | $0 | $2,837,624 |
| 2010 | $1,930,111 | $2,018,504 | $420,914 | $0 | $774,997 |
| 2008 | $1,721,755 | $1,475,441 | $509,306 | $0 | $730,961 |
| 2006 | $1,036,929 | $828,665 | $262,992 | $0 | $485,955 |
| 2004 | $1,525,108 | $1,470,406 | $54,702 | $0 | $1,017,974 |
Elections
- 2004 general house · FL-20 — won
- 2004 general house · FL-25 — running
- 2006 general house · FL-25 — running
- 2006 general house · FL-20 — won
- 2008 general house · FL-25 — running
- 2008 general house · FL-20 — won
- 2010 general house · FL-25 — running
- 2010 general house · FL-20 — won
- 2012 general house · FL-23 — won
- 2012 general house · FL-25 — running
- 2014 general house · FL-25 — running
- 2014 general house · FL-23 — won
- 2016 general house · FL-23 — won
- 2016 general house · FL-25 — running
- 2018 general house · FL-25 — running
- 2018 general house · FL-23 — won
- 2020 general house · FL-25 — running
- 2020 general house · FL-23 — won
- 2022 general house · FL-25 — won
- 2024 general house · FL-25 — won
- 2026 general house · FL-25 — running
Committees
- DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ FOR CONGRESS — principal · type H
- DWS VICTORY FUND — joint_fundraising · type N
- JARED POLIS VICTORY FUND 2012 — joint_fundraising · type N
- JOINT COMMITTEE FOR MEMBER MOMS — joint_fundraising · type H
- SOUTH FLORIDA VICTORY COMMITTEE — joint_fundraising · type H
Recent votes
- 2026-05-15 · Cong. 119 · house roll 175
YEA on HR 8469 — Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. - 2026-05-15 · Cong. 119 · house roll 174
NAY on HR 8469 — Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 173
NAY on HR 8365 — Monitor Accountability Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 172
YEA on HR 8365 — Monitor Accountability Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 171
NAY on HR 5625 — Cashless Bail Reporting Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 170
YEA on HCONRES 75 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 169
NAY on HR 6260 — Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 168
YEA on HR 6260 — Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · house roll 167
YEA on HRES 1259 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping. - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · house roll 166
YEA on HRES 1251 — Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.
Sponsored & cosponsored bills
- cosponsor · 2026-04-16 — HR 6809 — Alyssa’s Act of 2025
- cosponsor · 2026-03-18 — HR 6222 — ROTOR Act
- cosponsor · 2026-03-16 — HR 2767 — BRAIN Act
- cosponsor · 2026-02-24 — HR 5645 — Pray Safe Act of 2025
- cosponsor · 2026-02-09 — HR 4606 — Ally’s Act
- cosponsor · 2026-02-03 — HR 7335 — Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act
- cosponsor · 2026-01-12 — HR 5271 — Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act
- cosponsor · 2025-12-04 — HR 6429 — Expanding Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2025
- cosponsor · 2025-12-03 — HR 6397 — Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
- cosponsor · 2025-07-16 — HR 924 — NO BAN Act
Election prediction
Cycle 2026 · model baseline-v1 · base rate 15.1%
P(win) = 99.0%
| Feature | Δ P(win) |
|---|---|
| Base rate (historical) | 15.1% |
| incumbent | +78.0% |
| D (major party) | +10.0% |
Baseline model (incumbency × party × office). Calibration: backtest Brier score is the reference, see npm run db:ingest -- --source=predict-backtest-election. Future model versions must beat baseline Brier on the same held-out cohort or they don't ship.
Independent expenditures
Money spent by super PACs and other non-connected committees for or against this candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E (independent_expenditure CSV bulk).
| Cycle | Support | Oppose | IEs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0 | $66,500 | 3 |
| 2024 | $0 | $62,801 | 33 |
| 2022 | $0 | $14,000 | 5 |
Recent (latest 25)
| Date | Spender | For / against | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $1,280 | Canvassing Expense 8/13/24-8/19/24 (Estimated Amount) |
| — | NEW JOURNEY PAC, INC. | oppose | $4,000 | Text Messaging Services |
| — | NEW JOURNEY PAC, INC. | oppose | $4,000 | Text Messaging Services |
| — | NEW JOURNEY PAC, INC. | oppose | $1,000 | Digital Advertising |
| — | NEW JOURNEY PAC, INC. | oppose | $4,000 | Text Messaging Services |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $980 | Canvassing Expense 8/13/24-8/19/24 |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $880 | Canvassing Expense 8/13/24-8/19/24 |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $277 | Graphic Design Expense (estimated amount) |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $1,477 | Canvassing 8/13/2024-8/19/2024 (Amount is an estimate) |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $277 | Graphic Design Expense (estimated amount) |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $1,280 | Canvassing Expense 8/13/24-8/19/24 (Estimated Amount) |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $1,280 | Canvassing Expense 8/13/24-8/19/24 (Estimated Amount) |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $1,280 | Canvassing Expense 8/13/24-8/19/24 (Estimated Amount) |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $1,280 | Canvassing Expense 8/13/24-8/19/24 (Estimated Amount) |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $1,280 | Canvassing Expense 8/13/24-8/19/24 (Estimated Amount) |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $1,280 | Canvassing Expense 8/13/24-8/19/24 (Estimated Amount) |
| — | NEW JOURNEY PAC, INC. | oppose | $1,000 | Digital Advertising |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $1,280 | Canvassing Expense 8/13/24-8/19/24 (Estimated Amount) |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $1,280 | Canvassing Expense 8/13/24-8/19/24 (Estimated Amount) |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $1,477 | Canvassing 8/13/2024 - 8/19/2024 (Amount is an Estimate) |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $1,280 | Canvassing Expense 8/13/24-8/19/24 (Estimated Amount) |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $1,280 | Canvassing Expense 8/13/24-8/19/24 (Estimated Amount) |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $1,280 | Canvassing Expense 8/13/24-8/19/24 (Estimated Amount) |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $1,477 | Canvassing 8/13/2024-8/19/2024 (Amount is an estimate) |
| — | CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | oppose | $1,477 | Canvassing 8/13/2024 - 8/19/2024 (Amount is an Estimate) |
Transfers from committees
Direct contributions from PACs and party committees. Source: FEC pas2 bulk (committee-to-candidate transactions).
Top individual donors (2026 cycle)
Via this candidate's principal committee DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ FOR CONGRESS.
Aggregated from FEC Schedule A by donor (name + city + state). Employer + occupation reflect the donor's most recent gift. Source: FEC indiv bulk.
| Donor | Employer / occupation | City, ST | Gifts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAVINE, JONATHAN | BAIN CAPITAL · INVESTOR | BOSTON, MA | 2 | $7,000 |
| LAVINE, JEANNIE | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | BOSTON, MA | 2 | $7,000 |
| ROTH, NEAL A | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | PINECREST, FL | 2 | $5,000 |
| BLUMENTHAL, DAVID | LION BRAND · PRESIDENT AND CEO | NEW YORK, NY | 1 | $3,500 |
| WIENER, ROBERT | MAXX PROPERTIES · EMERITUS CHAIRMAN | PURCHASE, NY | 1 | $3,500 |
| GLUECK, KENNETH | ORACLE CORPORATION · EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | NORTH PALM BEACH, FL | 1 | $3,500 |
| FREIDIN, ELLEN | SELF · LAWYER | MIAMI, FL | 1 | $3,500 |
| FREIDIN, PHILIP | FREIDIN BROWN PA · LAWYER | COCONUT GROVE, FL | 1 | $3,500 |
| LISS, DONALD | PMR · MD | BRONX, NY | 1 | $2,500 |
| ALCOTT, MARK | ALCOTT ADR SERVICES · ARBITRATOR | NEW ROCHELLE, NY | 1 | $2,500 |
| NEUSCHELER, JENNIFER | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS · PRINCIPAL | BETHESDA, MD | 1 | $2,500 |
| DUNN, BRANDON | ROC360 · FINANCE | WHITE PLAINS, NY | 1 | $2,000 |
| COOPER, MILTON | KIMCO REALTY · EXECUTIVE | OLD WESTBURY, NY | 1 | $2,000 |
| FRYD, JONATHAN | SELF · REAL ESTATE | MIAMI BEACH, FL | 1 | $2,000 |
| SHATZ, TAMMY | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED, RETIRED | NEW ROCHELLE, NY | 1 | $2,000 |
| BLECHNER, SARA | SELF · SPEECH PATHOLOGIST | SCARSDALE, NY | 1 | $1,500 |
| SNIDER, JEROME | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED, RETIRED | WHITE PLAINS, NY | 1 | $1,000 |
| BERNSTEIN, SIMON | ALVAREZ & MARSAL · CONSULTANT | NEW ROCHELLE, NY | 1 | $1,000 |
| CHINITZ, MARVIN | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED, RETIRED | NEW ROCHELLE, NY | 1 | $1,000 |
| LINSKER, LEONARD | SELF · INVESTOR | LARCHMONT, NY | 1 | $1,000 |
| MANOCHERIAN, JED | SELF-EMPLOYED · REAL ESTATE | NEW YORK, NY | 1 | $1,000 |
| ROBERTS, ALEXANDER | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED, RETIRED | TARRYTOWN, NY | 1 | $1,000 |
| SAMOT, ROBIN | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | SCARSDALE, NY | 1 | $1,000 |
| SHERMAN, ROCHELLE | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | NEW ROCHELLE, NY | 1 | $1,000 |
| SPOHRER, ROBERT | SELF · ATTORNEY | JACKSONVILLE, FL | 1 | $1,000 |
Connected on the graph
Inbound (100)
Outbound (44)
| date | type | to | amount | role | source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | joint_fundraising_committee_of | DWS VICTORY FUND | — | candidate_committees | |
| — | principal_candidate_of | DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ FOR CONGRESS | — | candidate_committees | |
| — | joint_fundraising_committee_of | JOINT COMMITTEE FOR MEMBER MOMS | — | candidate_committees | |
| — | joint_fundraising_committee_of | SOUTH FLORIDA VICTORY COMMITTEE | — | candidate_committees | |
| — | joint_fundraising_committee_of | JARED POLIS VICTORY FUND 2012 | — | candidate_committees | |
| 2026-05-15 | spoke_in_clip | 8d4904a8 | — | clip | |
| 2026-05-14 | spoke_in_clip | 27720746 | — | clip | |
| 2026-04-16 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 6809 — Alyssa’s Act of 2025 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2026-03-18 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 6222 — ROTOR Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2026-03-16 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 2767 — BRAIN Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2026-02-24 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 5645 — Pray Safe Act of 2025 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2026-02-09 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 4606 — Ally’s Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2026-02-03 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 7335 — Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2026-01-12 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 5271 — Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-12-04 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 6429 — Expanding Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2025 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-12-03 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 6397 — Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-08-15 | traded_security | org:ba4d2574 | $1,001 | P | stock-act-trade |
| 2025-08-05 | traded_security | org:3004dc60 | $1,001 | P | stock-act-trade |
| 2025-07-16 | traded_security | org:761115b6 | $1,001 | S | stock-act-trade |
| 2025-07-16 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 924 — NO BAN Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-06-27 | traded_security | org:761115b6 | $1,001 | P | stock-act-trade |
| 2025-06-23 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 4078 — Stop Unlawful Detention and End Mistreatment Act of 2025 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-03-31 | spoke_in_clip | b5ed7231 | — | clip | |
| 2025-02-06 | traded_security | org:a6150c8f | $1,001 | S | stock-act-trade |
| 2025-01-03 | member_of_committee | House Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee | — | MEMBER | congress-committee |
| 2025-01-03 | member_of_committee | House Appropriations Committee | — | MEMBER | congress-committee |
| 2025-01-03 | member_of_committee | House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee | — | MEMBER | congress-committee |
| 2025-01-03 | member_of_committee | House Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee | — | MEMBER | congress-committee |
| 2024-11-18 | traded_security | org:e8f893d1 | $1,001 | P | stock-act-trade |
| 2024-11-18 | traded_security | org:2e2902b2 | $1,001 | S | stock-act-trade |
| 2024-10-23 | traded_security | org:003a3724 | $1,001 | P | stock-act-trade |
| 2024-08-09 | traded_security | org:2394c21c | $1,001 | P | stock-act-trade |
| 2024-05-16 | traded_security | org:b3d733d0 | $1,001 | P | stock-act-trade |
| 2024-03-12 | sponsor_of_bill | HRES 1076 — Recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 112th birthday and celebr | — | sponsor | sponsorship |
| 2024-02-28 | traded_security | org:2e2902b2 | $1,001 | P | stock-act-trade |
| 2024-01-08 | traded_security | org:4f1b69bf | $1,001 | P | stock-act-trade |
| 2024-01-05 | traded_security | org:4f1b69bf | $1,001 | S (partial) | stock-act-trade |
| 2023-12-18 | traded_security | org:f565779d | $1,001 | S | stock-act-trade |
| 2023-12-05 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 6031 — Safe Schools Improvement Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2023-11-28 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 6470 — Restore Honor to Service Members Act of 2023 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2023-04-26 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 2904 — Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2023 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2023-01-30 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 623 — Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Training Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2023-01-24 | traded_security | org:0f1a5a17 | $1,001 | S | stock-act-trade |
| 2023-01-24 | traded_security | org:0f1a5a17 | $1,001 | S | stock-act-trade |
Clips (3)
Quotes, press releases, and Congressional Record fragments where this entity is the subject. Source: govinfo.gov BILLSTATUS + per-source ingest pipelines.
| Date | Source | Speaker | Headline |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Congressional Record | — | MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 |
| — | Congressional Record | — | MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 |
| — | Congressional Record | — | HONORING THE LIFE OF REPRESENTATIVE RAUL GRIJALVA |