Andersen cited company experience on Florida property insurance costs
Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz won the U.S. House election on Tuesday, representing Florida’s 20th Congressional District after defeating Republican Brent Andersen. The former Democratic National Committee chair secured a 12th term in office, according to the Associated Press.
The Associated Press declared Wasserman Schultz the winner at 7:09 p.m. EST.
Her switch to a new congressional district paid off, according to the Associated Press. The victory extended her House tenure.
The result also made Wasserman Schultz the first Jewish congresswoman elected from Florida.
Before winning federal office, she served in Florida’s House and Senate. She also served as Democratic National Committee chair before the 2026 election.
Republican challenger Brent Andersen founded a commercial and property insurance company.
Andersen said that experience gave him unique insight into lowering property insurance costs. Property insurance costs were a growing concern in Florida.