Florida map redraw roils race for 42% Black Broward district

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Florida's redrawn map clusters Broward Democrats into a new 20th district that's 42% Black, forcing Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz to run in a race with Black challengers and sparking debate over Black representation in Congress as opponents accuse the map of diluting minority power; Wasserman Schultz argues her experience and position on key committees let her represent the diverse district.
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