Debbie Wasserman-Schultz
| Debbie Wasserman Schultz | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 23rd district 20th (2005–2013) |
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Assumed office January 3, 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Peter Deutsch |
| Chair of the Democratic National Committee | |
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In office May 4, 2011 – July 28, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Tim Kaine |
| Succeeded by | Donna Brazile (Acting) |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 34th district 32nd (2000–2002) |
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In office November 7, 2000 – November 2, 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Howard Forman |
| Succeeded by | Nan Rich |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 97th district |
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In office November 3, 1992 – November 7, 2000 |
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| Preceded by | Redistricted |
| Succeeded by | Nan Rich |
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Deborah Wasserman September 27, 1966 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Steve Schultz |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Florida, Gainesville (BA, MA) |
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Deborah Wasserman Schultz /ˈwɑːsərmən ˈʃʌlts/ (born September 27, 1966) is an American politician. She is the U.S. Representative for Florida's 23rd congressional district. She is a member of the Democratic Party and was a former chairperson for the Democratic National Committee.
Wasserman Schultz previously served in the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate, and was a national campaign co-chair for Hillary Clinton's unsuccessful 2008 run for president. She is the first Jewish congresswoman elected from Florida. Her district covers parts of Broward and Miami-Dade Counties, including Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach.
Wasserman Schultz was elected chairperson of the Democratic National Committee in May 2011, replacing Virginia Senator Tim Kaine. On July 24, 2016, Wasserman Schultz announced her resignation from her position after released a collection of hacked emails indicating that Wasserman Schultz and other members of the DNC staff showed bias against the presidential campaign of Senator Bernie Sanders in favor of Hillary Clinton's campaign. Her resignation was finalized on July 28 following the 2016 Democratic National Convention. She was subsequently appointed honorary chair of the Clinton campaign's "50 state program".[73]
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