Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is facing a competitive Democratic primary in Florida following redistricting changes that have altered the political landscape in several districts.

Wasserman Schultz, who is white, is running in a historically Black district where four candidates are competing for the Democratic nomination. Political observers note that multiple challengers could potentially divide the Black vote in the district.

The primary contest is part of a broader pattern affecting Democratic incumbents nationwide. Other sitting Democrats facing primary challenges include Reps. Dan Goldman, Adriano Espaillat, and Doris Matsui, suggesting an anti-incumbent sentiment within parts of the Democratic Party.

Redistricting has reshaped electoral maps across the country following the 2020 census, creating new political dynamics in numerous congressional districts. The process has forced some incumbents to compete in unfamiliar territory or face new demographic compositions in their districts.

The primary elections will test whether established Democratic lawmakers can maintain their positions amid changing district boundaries and challenges from within their own party. Results could indicate the strength of progressive movements and voter appetite for new representation in Congress.