Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
(D-Fla.) 20th District,Southeast -- parts of Hollywood, Sunrise, Davie and Fort Lauderdale
- Residence:Weston
- Born:September 27, 1966; Queens, N.Y.
- Religion:Jewish
- Family:Husband, Steve Schultz; three children
- Education:U. of Florida, M.A. 1990 (political science) ; U. of Florida, B.A. 1988 (political science)
- Military service:None
- Career:University program administrator; college instructor; state legislative aide
- Political Highlights:Fla. House, 1992-00 (Democratic leader pro tempore, 2000); Fla. Senate, 2000-2004; U.S. House, 2005-present
- Elected:2004 (3rd term)
- Note: Chief Deputy Whip
District Information
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | general | Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) | 202,832 | 77.5% |
| Margaret Hostetter (X) | 58,958 | 22.5% | ||
| 2006 | general | Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) | unopposed | |
| 2004 | general | Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) | 191,195 | 70.2% |
| Margaret Hostetter (R) | 81,213 | 29.8% | ||
| 2002 | general | Peter Deutsch (D) | unopposed | |
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Barack Obama: 63% | John McCain: 36% | |
| 2004 | John Kerry: 63% | George W. Bush: 36% | |
| 2000 | Al Gore: 68% | George W. Bush: 30% |
- Demographics (2000 census)
- Population:639,295
- Under 18:21%
- Over 65:17%
- Married:51.9%
- Non-Hispanic White:67%
- Black:8%
- Hispanic:21%
- Asian:2%
- Foreign Born:26.7%
- Language other than English:32.9%
- Median Household Income:44,034
- Owner Occupied Housing:70%
- Income above $200k:3.4
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
- White Collar:69.4%
- Blue Collar:16.2%
- Services:14.4%
- Bachelor's Degree:30%
- Graduate Education:11.4%
- Civilian Veterans:57,179
