Florida's 20th Congressional District election, 2026

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Florida's 20th Congressional District
General election
Election details
Filing deadline: April 24, 2026
Primary: August 18, 2026 General: November 3, 2026
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Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Florida
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Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Solid Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
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Candidates and election results

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Florida District 20

The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 20 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D)
	Submit photo	Mark Douglas (D)
		Dale Holness (D)
		Elijah Manley (D)
		Sendra Dorce (R)
		Rod Joseph (R)

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Elijah Manley

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I was born and raised in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s historic Sistrunk community. Raised by a hardworking single mother and growing up in deep poverty, I experienced chronic homelessness, food insecurity, and the harsh realities of living paycheck to paycheck. I understand what it’s like to go to school hungry, to live without electricity, and to wonder where my family would sleep at night. Despite these hardships, I refused to let my circumstances define me. As a teenager, I started my own small landscaping business, knocking on doors to earn money to help my mother with bills, buy school supplies, and afford bus passes to get to the library—my refuge for learning and growth. At 9 years old, I was inspired by Barack Obama’s historic election, igniting my passion for public service. I began writing to elected officials, speaking at school board and city council meetings, and advocating for issues affecting my community. At Fort Lauderdale High, I enrolled in the criminal justice and law magnet program, joined the Navy JROTC, and dedicated myself to community service, earning recognition for hundreds of volunteer hours. The devastating Parkland shooting pushed me to action, leading me to run for the Broward County School Board at 19 years old. In that countywide race, I earned 43,009 votes and became a recognized voice in the March for Our Lives movement. I went to college, earning my Bachelor's degree in 2025 in History from the University of Maryland Global Campus."

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Key Messages

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Healthcare Crisis — In Florida's 20th Congressional District, around 17.1% of residents are uninsured, primarily due to the absence of Medicaid expansion. Expanding Medicaid is vital to provide health insurance for many low-income individuals. Medicare for All would enhance access to essential care, eliminate insurance barriers, and improve health outcomes, fostering a more equitable system for all.

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Housing Affordability — Florida's housing crisis presents affordability challenges, particularly in low income communities. As a board member of the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association, I work with city leaders and developers to encourage smart growth while maintaining community quality of life. In Congress I plan to secure funding for sustainable, inclusive housing solutions that support residents & businesses.

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Thriving Economy — In a region with 13% poverty, economic reform is crucial due to significant wealth inequality, where the three richest individuals have more wealth than the bottom 50%. This issue is evident in District 20, where low wages and limited opportunities prevail. A Jobs for All Guarantee is proposed as a key solution to provide stable jobs with fair wages and benefits for all residents.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Florida

Election information in Florida: Nov. 3, 2026, election.

What is the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 5, 2026
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 5, 2026
• Online: Oct. 5, 2026

Is absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 22, 2026
• By mail: Received by Oct. 22, 2026
• Online: Oct. 22, 2026

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 3, 2026
• By mail: Received by Nov. 3, 2026

Is early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What are the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 24, 2026 to Oct. 31, 2026

Are all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, is a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When are polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (ET/CT)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Elijah Manley (D)

Healthcare Crisis — In Florida's 20th Congressional District, around 17.1% of residents are uninsured, primarily due to the absence of Medicaid expansion. Expanding Medicaid is vital to provide health insurance for many low-income individuals. Medicare for All would enhance access to essential care, eliminate insurance barriers, and improve health outcomes, fostering a more equitable system for all.

Housing Affordability — Florida's housing crisis presents affordability challenges, particularly in low income communities. As a board member of the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association, I work with city leaders and developers to encourage smart growth while maintaining community quality of life. In Congress I plan to secure funding for sustainable, inclusive housing solutions that support residents & businesses.

Thriving Economy — In a region with 13% poverty, economic reform is crucial due to significant wealth inequality, where the three richest individuals have more wealth than the bottom 50%. This issue is evident in District 20, where low wages and limited opportunities prevail. A Jobs for All Guarantee is proposed as a key solution to provide stable jobs with fair wages and benefits for all residents.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Elijah Manley (D)

I am extremely passionate about environmental justice, and this includes climate change and the environment broadly. I am extremely passionate about Housing policy, because of my personal experience of struggling with homelessness as a child. I also have an affinity for space, arts, and anything digital.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Elijah Manley (D)

There are so many people I look up to. Political figures, teachers, historical figures, etc. The person I look up to the most is James Baldwin. His poetry was powerful, he's an LGBT icon, and his politics closely resembles mine.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Elijah Manley (D)

"How the rural poor got power", by Paul Wellstone (1978).

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Elijah Manley (D)

The most important characteristics or principles for an elected official in my opinion should be honesty, transparency, authenticity, and compassion. Honesty & transparency, because too many politicians are shady. Authenticity, because too many politicians are fake, wearing masks over their true lives. Our stories are our truths. Compassion is the most important to me. A compassionate elected official will be understanding, and feel the pain of every constituent they serve. Too many elected officials are removed from their communities, and forget what it feels like to be "at the bottom."

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Elijah Manley (D)

I am independent thinker. While I am passionate about the issues I hold close, and I am progressive, I am my own guy. Right is right and wrong is wrong. I will do what's right and come to the bet conclusion in line with what I believe.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Elijah Manley (D)

Being a member of Congress is more than passing legislation and funding the government. It's more than committee assignments and oversight. The main responsibility of a Member of Congress is being the voice of their constituents. To me, the only way to do that is to be visible and engaging. Your constituents need to see you. Another major responsibility is providing constituent services. When a constituent is faced with immigration issues, or having trouble assessing veterans benefits, healthcare, housing or other issues, a Congressional office must be the place to go to solve those problems.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Elijah Manley (D)

I want to leave a legacy of love and compassion. I also want history to look back at me and see that I did the right thing when it really mattered.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Elijah Manley (D)

The first historical event that happened in my lifetime, that I can consciously remember, was election night 2008. I was nine years old, and Barack Obama had just been elected 44th President of the United States. I remember going to bed, and waking up to loud noise in my house. My mom was screaming and fireworks were going off outside. I got out of bed and went in to the hallway to look at the television. I saw then President-elect Barack Obama addressing his supporters on live TV. I listened to his entire victory speech. It was late, and everybody in the entire neighborhood were partying, cooking, and banging pots and pans together. You know what I remember most? More than any other detail that night? I remember how I felt. It was the most intense feeling of happiness and pride I had ever felt before. Before that night, I didn't believe I was equal or enough. The next day, I went to school with my head up, and proud. I wanted to be President someday too.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Elijah Manley (D)

My very first job was at 12 years old. It was landscaping. After school, I would go door to door and ask my neighbors if I could wash their cars, and cut their grass. Eventually, they became clients. I would have 15 or 20 clients per week. This money allowed me to pay for school field trips, hygiene products, transportation, food, and help my mother pay the bills. My first job in adulthood was working in the life & health insurance industry. I worked in life insurance for a bit, and when that didn't work out, I went to work for a healthcare firm. I subsequently worked in the food service industry.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Elijah Manley (D)

To Kill a Mockingbird. I hated it in high school because I had to read it, but I actually appreciate it more at this point.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Elijah Manley (D)

Michael Lasaki from Supacell

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Elijah Manley (D)

Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Elijah Manley (D)

A few things. First, poverty. I grew up really poor, and worked as hard as I could to try to change that. It wasn't always easy. We were homeless sometimes. We showered at the beach before dawn, and went to school everyday like nothing had happened. I went hungry some days. I had substance abuse problems. I struggled with PTSD due to sexual assault. I struggled with facing homophobia from friends and loved ones growing up. I've also did things I wasn't proud of, myself. I'm a human who has made mistakes, and it just makes me more human. Politicians try to pretend like they're perfect and have everything figured out. No one does. I admit that I am not perfect, and if elected I too will make mistakes. However, I will never lie about it.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Elijah Manley (D)

The House has the power of the purse, and the power of impeachment. As the people's house, those are extraordinary and unique powers entrusted into the hands of the people.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Elijah Manley (D)

In certain cases, but that can also be a bad thing. You should never go into politics with the intent of making it a career. The intent should be helping and serving people, and then getting out of the way when you're no longer effective. We are currently lacking that in politics today. The incumbents are not mentoring the next generation of leaders. Instead, they are selfishly holding on to seats for thirty plus years. We should always elect the best person for office, regardless of previous experience. It's hard to change things if the same individuals keep getting re-elected.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Elijah Manley (D)

The United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade will be defeating fascism and oligarchy, and addressing the climate crisis, which is one of our gravest national security threats.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Elijah Manley (D)

Yes. Two-year terms keep Representatives accountable to their constituents.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Elijah Manley (D)

While I generally support term limits on various levels of government, I believe that elections are term limits. I do not support limiting the amount of terms a member of Congress can serve. The people, through their votes, have the authority to limit their elected Representatives' service in office.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Elijah Manley (D)

Rep. AOC is an incredible messenger, I would look to her and her model as inspiration in Congress.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Elijah Manley (D)

A few years back, a young man in my district shared with me that they were recovering from a meth (and opioid) addiction. I was touched by the horror stories of his substance abuse, and the lack of services he was able to acquire. It certainly left a mark on me, and has led me to view healthcare policy in a different lens.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Elijah Manley (D)

I love cheesy dad jokes, and I am good at telling them! One cheese joke of note: "When does a joke become a dad joke? Well, during the delivery it becomes apparent."

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Elijah Manley (D)

Compromise is always a good thing, when it is possible to do so. When you're losing, it is preferable to take whatever wins you can get, and live to fight another day. But, there are certain values that can't be compromised. Our constituents send us to Washington to fight for them, not to throw the towel in.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Elijah Manley (D)

We need to hold the executive branch accountable for its overreach and illegal activity under this crooked Trump Administration. We must subpoena officials, records, and document to ensure that the American people know what the crook in the Trump administration are doing. I want Elon Musk and DOGE subpoenaed.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Elijah Manley (D)

It's early and I will update this as the campaign goes on. So far: Path to Progress

What committees interest you?

Elijah Manley (D)

The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; The Committee on Foreign Affairs; The Committee on Intelligence; The Committee on Energy and Commerce; The Committee on the Judiciary.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Elijah Manley (D)

Financial transparency and government accountability is important. We don't have that now. With Elon Musk and Donald Trump assessing our personal information and ignoring Congress, emboldened by the far-right GOP, there is no accountability either. Here at home, our Congresswoman is alleged to have taken $6m in overpayments from the state and used that money to run for Congress. She is being investigated by the House ethics committee, and sued by the state. Instead of being forthcoming, she run away from reporters and has not cooperated with authorities. Our district deserves transparency about what happened to nearly $6m in taxpayer funds.

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• Dale Holness
• Mark Douglas
• Rod Joseph
• Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick	Democratic Party	$227,084	$110,682	$123,918	As of September 30, 2025
Mark Douglas	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Dale Holness	Democratic Party	$44,850	$0	$63,932	As of September 30, 2025
Elijah Manley	Democratic Party	$599,066	$578,869	$20,198	As of September 30, 2025
Sendra Dorce	Republican Party	$2,144	$1,657	$487	As of September 30, 2025
Rod Joseph	Republican Party	$34,869	$35,140	$-271	As of September 30, 2025
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Florida's 20th Congressional District election, 2026
Race tracker	Race ratings
	12/23/2025	12/16/2025	12/9/2025	12/2/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Pending	Pending	Pending	Pending
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Florida in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Florida, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2026
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Florida	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	1% of the registered voters in the geographical area of candidacy	$10,440	4/24/2026	Source
Florida	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	1% of the registered voters in the geographical area of candidacy	$6,960	4/24/2026	Source

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.

• 2024
• 2022
• 2020

General election

The general election scheduled for November 5, 2024, was canceled. Incumbent Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) won election in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 20 without appearing on the ballot.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary scheduled for August 20, 2024, was canceled. Incumbent Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 20 without appearing on the ballot.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Dale Holness (D)

Republican primary

The Republican primary scheduled for August 20, 2024, was canceled.

Regular election

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 20

Incumbent Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) defeated Drew-Montez Clark (R) in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 20 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D)	72.3	136,215
		Drew-Montez Clark (R)	27.7	52,151

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 188,366
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jim Flynn (No Party Affiliation)

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 20

Incumbent Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) defeated Dale Holness (D) and Anika Tene Omphroy (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 20 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick	65.6	47,601
		Dale Holness	28.6	20,783
		Anika Tene Omphroy	5.8	4,197

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 72,581
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Matt Boswell (D)
• Elvin Dowling (D)
• Phil Jackson (D)
• Marlon Onias (D)
• Barbara Sharief (D)
• Imran Siddiqui (D)

Republican primary

The Republican primary scheduled for August 23, 2022, was canceled. Drew-Montez Clark (R) advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 20 without appearing on the ballot.

Special election

General election

Special general election for U.S. House Florida District 20

The following candidates ran in the special general election for U.S. House Florida District 20 on January 11, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D)	79.0	44,707
		Jason Mariner (R)	19.4	10,966
		Mike ter Maat (L)	0.7	395
		Jim Flynn (No Party Affiliation)	0.5	265
		Leonard Serratore (No Party Affiliation)	0.5	262
		Shelley Fain (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in)	0.0	22

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 56,617
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Robert Ornelas (No Party Affiliation)

Democratic primary

Special Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 20

The following candidates ran in the special Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 20 on November 2, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick	23.8	11,662
		Dale Holness	23.8	11,657
		Barbara Sharief	17.7	8,684
		Perry Thurston	14.8	7,283
		Bobby DuBose	7.0	3,458
		Omari Hardy	5.9	2,902
	Submit photo	Priscilla Taylor	3.4	1,677
		Elvin Dowling	1.3	646
		Emmanuel Morel	0.9	454
		Phil Jackson	0.7	343
	Submit photo	Imran Siddiqui	0.6	316

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 49,082
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Natalia Allen (D)
• Dwight Anderson (D)
• Matt Boswell (D)
• Krystal Jordan (D)
• Pradel Vilme (D)

Republican primary

Special Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 20

Jason Mariner (R) defeated Greg Musselwhite (R) in the special Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 20 on November 2, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Mariner	57.8	3,500
		Greg Musselwhite	42.2	2,553

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,053
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Vic DeGrammont (R)
• Roland Florez Jr. (R)
• Lateresa Jones (R)
• Bernard Sansaricq (R)

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 20

Incumbent Alcee Hastings (D) defeated Greg Musselwhite (R) in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 20 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alcee Hastings (D)	78.7	253,661
		Greg Musselwhite (R)	21.3	68,748

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 322,409
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 20

Incumbent Alcee Hastings (D) defeated Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 20 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alcee Hastings	69.3	62,759
		Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick	30.7	27,831

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 90,590
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Roshan Mody (D)
• Emmanuel Morel (D)

Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 20

Greg Musselwhite (R) defeated Vic DeGrammont (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 20 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Musselwhite	52.0	5,394
		Vic DeGrammont	48.0	4,975

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Lateresa Jones (R)
• Ervan Katari Miller (R)

District analysis

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• District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2026 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

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• Competitiveness
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See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2026

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Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is D+22. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 22 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Florida's 20th the 46th most Democratic district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2024 presidential election was in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by The Downballot.

2024 presidential results in Florida's 20th Congressional District

Kamala Harris	Donald Trump
69.0%	30.0%

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Florida, 2024

Florida presidential election results (1900-2024)

• 17 Democratic wins
• 15 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020	2024
Winning Party	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	D	R	R	D	D	R	R	R

See also: Party control of Florida state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Florida's congressional delegation as of October 2025.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Florida
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	8	8
Republican	2	20	22
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	28	30

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Florida's top four state executive offices as of October 2025.

State executive officials in Florida, October 2025

Office	Officeholder
Governor	Ron DeSantis
Lieutenant Governor	Jay Collins
Secretary of State	Cord Byrd
Attorney General	James Uthmeier

State legislature

Florida State Senate

Party		As of October 2025
	Democratic Party	11
	Republican Party	26
	Other	1
	Vacancies	2
Total		40

Florida House of Representatives

Party		As of October 2025
	Democratic Party	32
	Republican Party	86
	Other	0
	Vacancies	2
Total		120

Trifecta control

Florida Party Control: 1992-2025
One year of a Democratic trifecta  •  Twenty-six years of Republican trifectas
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Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25
Governor	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	I	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Senate	D	S	S	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
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See also

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Footnotes

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Florida's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ashley Moody (R)

Rick Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Jimmy Patronis (R)

District 2

Neal Dunn (R)

District 3

Kat Cammack (R)

District 4

Aaron Bean (R)

District 5

John Rutherford (R)

District 6

Randy Fine (R)

District 7

Cory Mills (R)

District 8

Mike Haridopolos (R)

District 9

Darren Soto (D)

District 10

Maxwell Frost (D)

District 11

Daniel Webster (R)

District 12

Gus Bilirakis (R)

District 13

Anna Luna (R)

District 14

Kathy Castor (D)

District 15

Laurel Lee (R)

District 16

Vern Buchanan (R)

District 17

Greg Steube (R)

District 18

Scott Franklin (R)

District 19

Byron Donalds (R)

District 20

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D)

District 21

Brian Mast (R)

District 22

Lois Frankel (D)

District 23

Jared Moskowitz (D)

District 24

Frederica Wilson (D)

District 25

Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)

District 26

Mario Diaz-Balart (R)

District 27

Maria Elvira Salazar (R)

District 28

Carlos Gimenez (R)

Republican Party (22)

Democratic Party (8)

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