U.S. House, Florida 20th Congressional District · Election November 3, 2026 · Updated
Who should I vote for in Florida's 20th Congressional District?
Debbie Wasserman Schultz has the strongest record in Florida's 20th Congressional District. Debbie Wasserman Schultz scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Brent Andersen (5 of 15 criteria) and Kedner Maxime (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.
Republican
Brent Andersen
Not enough public record for a score
Public evidence on 5 of 15 criteria
- Character
- 50
- Qualifications
- 50
- Performance
- NR
Independent Party of Florida
Kedner Maxime
Not enough public record for a score
Public evidence on 6 of 15 criteria
- Character
- 50
- Qualifications
- 50
- Performance
- NR
Democratic · incumbent
Strongest record
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
63 / 100
Public evidence on 14 of 15 criteria
- Character
- 45
- Qualifications
- 70
- Performance
- 75
The good, the bad and the unresolved
The record
The notable facts of each candidate's public life, each tied to a source and confirmed to be this person. Unresolved matters are labeled with where they stand and do not move a score.
Brent Andersen
No notable items confirmed in news archives or public documents.
Kedner Maxime
No notable items confirmed in news archives or public documents.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
- Mark against2021-07-27
A transaction report filed July 27, 2021 disclosed four October 2020 stock purchases by her dependent child, months past the STOCK Act deadline; later reports in 2023 to 2025 were also late.
Sources: House Clerk periodic transaction report, Filing ID 20019167, Business Insider, via Yahoo News, NOTUS, Aug. 17, 2026
- On the record2026-05-22
After redistricting split her 25th District, she ran in the redrawn 20th District, drawing public objections from Broward Black Democratic leaders and primary opponents.
Sources: WLRN, June 18, 2026, Coral Springs News, May 22, 2026
- On the record2026-10-09
PolitiFact has rated nine of her 48 checked statements False and three Pants on Fire; 15 were rated Mostly True and six True.
- On the record2023-11-07
Voted to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib on Nov. 7, 2023, breaking with the House Democratic leadership.
- Credit2023
Ranked 67th of 436 House members on the Lugar Center Bipartisan Index for 2023, a top-quarter score.
Source: Lugar Center and McCourt School Bipartisan Index, House Scores
Who they are
Character
Integrity
Tells the truth, keeps their word, and takes no private gain from public office.
Brent Andersen. Campaign committee reports are on file with the FEC through July 29, 2026, and a House candidate financial disclosure was filed July 14, 2026. No FEC administrative fine found.
Sources: FEC candidate page, House Clerk candidate financial disclosure, Filing ID 10081274, FEC administrative fines search
Kedner Maxime. Campaign committee reports are on file with the FEC through June 30, 2026, and a House candidate financial disclosure was filed May 29, 2026. No FEC administrative fine found.
Sources: FEC candidate page, House Clerk candidate financial disclosure, Filing ID 10079891, FEC administrative fines search
Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Several of her own and her child's stock transactions were reported months after the STOCK Act deadline; Business Insider and NOTUS each reported her among violators (see Record).
Sources: House Clerk periodic transaction report, Filing ID 20019167, Business Insider, via Yahoo News, NOTUS, Aug. 17, 2026
Courage
Takes a stand that costs them something, including telling their own side no.
Brent Andersen. No public record found.
Kedner Maxime. No public record found.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Voted Yea on the November 2023 resolution censuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib, when Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar voted Nay.
Accountability
Owns mistakes, answers hard questions, and works in the open.
Brent Andersen. No public record found.
Kedner Maxime. No public record found.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Took part in the June 2026 Urban League of Broward County candidate forum in the District 20 primary. No general election debate with Brent Andersen was found.
Source: WLRN, June 18, 2026
Temperament and judgment
Steady under pressure, decides on evidence, and treats opponents and staff with respect.
Brent Andersen. No public record found.
Kedner Maxime. No public record found.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz. U.S. representative since 2005 and chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2011 to 2016, after service in the Florida House and Senate. No censure, reprimand or Ethics Committee finding found.
Fidelity to the oath
Uses power inside its limits: accepts certified results, obeys court rulings, follows the rules of the office.
Brent Andersen. No public record found.
Kedner Maxime. No public record found.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Has held sworn office since 1992. Voted Nay on the 2005 Ohio electoral objection and both January 2021 objections; raised no objection in 2017. No misuse-of-office finding found.
Sources: House Clerk Roll Call 7, 2005, House Clerk Roll Call 10, 2021, House Clerk Roll Call 11, 2021
What they bring
Qualifications
Relevant experience
Has done work that prepares them for this specific office.
Brent Andersen. Works as an insurance broker, with a 2000 bachelor's degree from Nichols College. Has not held public office.
Source: Ballotpedia, Brent Andersen
Kedner Maxime. Describes himself as a pastor and community servant. Has not held public office.
Source: Campaign site, home page
Debbie Wasserman Schultz. In the U.S. House since January 2005, in her 11th term, after the Florida House and Florida Senate.
Command of the job
Knows the issues and knows what the office can and cannot do.
Brent Andersen. No public record found.
Kedner Maxime. Lists issue positions on costs, immigration, health care, education, jobs, small business and accountability, in general terms.
Source: Campaign site, home page
Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies; primary sponsor of 13 enacted bills.
Source: GovTrack, committee membership
Communication
Explains plainly, persuades, and listens.
Brent Andersen. Completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. His campaign site blocked automated access when checked.
Source: Ballotpedia, Brent Andersen
Kedner Maxime. Publishes issue pages. Has not completed Ballotpedia's 2026 survey.
Sources: Campaign site, home page, Ballotpedia, Kedner Maxime
Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Sends email newsletters, publishes issue pages and took part in a 2026 candidate forum. Has not completed Ballotpedia's 2026 survey.
Sources: Office site, home page, WLRN, June 18, 2026, Ballotpedia, Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Roots in the constituency
Lives there, knows the people, and is funded by them.
Brent Andersen. His filing address is in Pompano Beach, in Broward County. FEC by-state totals show about 43 percent of itemized individual contributions from Florida.
Sources: Florida Division of Elections, candidate detail, FEC contribution totals by state
Kedner Maxime. His filing address is in Oakland Park, which is in the district. All itemized individual contributions reported through June 30, 2026 are from Florida.
Sources: Florida Division of Elections, candidate detail, Coral Springs News, May 2026, FEC contribution totals by state
Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Her qualifying address is in Weston, which the enacted 2026 plan places wholly in District 22, not the 20th. FEC by-state totals show about 54 percent of itemized individual contributions from Florida.
Sources: Florida Division of Elections, candidate detail, Florida Senate, data packet for plan EOGPCRP2026, District 22 city list, Florida Legislature EDR, District 22 map, WLRN, May 1, 2026, Coral Springs News, May 2026, Coral Springs News, May 22, 2026, FEC contribution totals by state
Management
Can build and run an organization.
Brent Andersen. Campaign committee reports are on file with the FEC through July 29, 2026. No FEC administrative fine found.
Sources: FEC candidate page, FEC administrative fines search
Kedner Maxime. Campaign committee reports are on file with the FEC through June 30, 2026. No FEC administrative fine found.
Sources: FEC candidate page, FEC administrative fines search
Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Campaign committee reports are on file with the FEC through July 29, 2026. No FEC administrative fine found.
Sources: FEC candidate page, FEC administrative fines search
What they deliver
Performance
Results
Turns ideas into outcomes.
Brent Andersen. No public record found.
Kedner Maxime. No public record found.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Legislative Effectiveness Score 1.21 in the 118th Congress against a benchmark of 0.56, exceeds expectations. Primary sponsor of 13 enacted bills.
Sources: Center for Effective Lawmaking House dataset, 93rd to 118th Congress, GovTrack, enacted legislation
Showing up
Does the basic work of the job.
Brent Andersen. No public record found.
Kedner Maxime. No public record found.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Missed 613 of 13,959 roll call votes, 4.4 percent, from January 2005 to September 2026.
Source: GovTrack, missed votes
Constituent service
Solves problems for the people they represent.
Brent Andersen. No public record found.
Kedner Maxime. No public record found.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Runs district offices in Sunrise and Hollywood and offers casework help with federal agencies.
Source: Office site, Casework
Coalition building
Wins support beyond their own faction.
Brent Andersen. No public record found.
Kedner Maxime. No public record found.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Lugar Center Bipartisan Index score of 0.38628 in the latest posted House scores (118th Congress, 2023), ranked 67th of 436, in the top quarter.
Source: Lugar Center and McCourt School Bipartisan Index, House Scores
Stewardship of public money
Treats tax dollars as someone else's money.
Brent Andersen. No public record found.
Kedner Maxime. No public record found.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz. No public record found.
How to read this
Each criterion is scored 0 to 4 against the written rubric in the Ballot Standard. NR means no record: there is no reliable public evidence either way, so the criterion is left out and never counts against the candidate. A total is published when at least 8 of 15 criteria have evidence.
A sitting officeholder has a longer public record than a first-time candidate, so the two totals rest on different amounts of evidence. Read the count of criteria beside each score. Low marks require an official finding or a primary record. Allegations and opinion are not used.
No policy position is scored. Evidence checked October 9, 2026. Campaigns and readers can send a correction with a public source to tpg@thepoliticalgroup.com.
Questions
Who should I vote for in Florida's 20th Congressional District?
Debbie Wasserman Schultz has the strongest record in Florida's 20th Congressional District. Debbie Wasserman Schultz scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Brent Andersen (5 of 15 criteria) and Kedner Maxime (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.
Who is running in Florida's 20th Congressional District in 2026?
Brent Andersen (Republican), Kedner Maxime (Independent Party of Florida), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic, incumbent). The general election is November 3, 2026.
Is Brent Andersen a good candidate for Congress?
Brent Andersen has public evidence on 5 of the 15 Ballot Standard criteria, short of the 8 needed for a score. The evidence that exists is shown on the scorecard. No record never counts against a candidate.
Is Kedner Maxime a good candidate for Congress?
Kedner Maxime has public evidence on 6 of the 15 Ballot Standard criteria, short of the 8 needed for a score. The evidence that exists is shown on the scorecard. No record never counts against a candidate.
Is Debbie Wasserman Schultz a good candidate for Congress?
Debbie Wasserman Schultz scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, with public evidence on 14 of 15 criteria: character 45 of 100, qualifications 70 of 100, performance 75 of 100. The standard measures character, qualifications and performance, not policy positions.
How is the strongest record decided?
The candidate with the highest Ballot Standard score has the strongest record. Each of 15 criteria on character, qualifications and performance is scored 0 to 4 from public records and established reporting, the same way for every party. No policy position is scored, and unresolved accusations never move a score.
More on this race: every Florida race scored, the trailing candidate's path to victory, and the Florida 2026 election guide. Independent scorecard by The Political Group, not affiliated with any candidate or party.