Debbie Wasserman Schultz has won the Democratic primary in her new Florida district.
The victory positions Wasserman Schultz to serve a 12th term in Congress. She switched districts after Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map to boost their chances in November.
Wasserman Schultz, a pro-Israel Jew, faced criticism for running in a district that has elected Black Democrats to Congress since 1992.
She defeats several opponents in the primary, including Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who wanted her seat back after resigning earlier this year while facing an ethics investigation.
The Associated Press also declares US Representative Jared Moskowitz, a fellow pro-Israel Jewish Democrat, the winner of his primary race.
Moskowitz, who likewise is running in a new district after Florida’s redistricting this year, fends off challenger Oliver Larkin, who was backed by the far-left Democratic Socialists of America.
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