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August 14, 2026
Elijah Manley Gains Progressive Backing Against Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida Primary
- Elijah Manley, a 27-year-old substitute teacher, has received an endorsement from the Progressive Change Campaign Committee in his bid to unseat Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
- Wasserman Schultz's decision to run in a majority-Black district has drawn criticism from African American leaders and colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus.
- A recent poll shows Manley gaining ground, with initial support for Wasserman Schultz declining after voters learn more about the candidates.
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- Capitol agenda: Wasserman Schultz roils Democrats, againAug 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM · Politico
- Progressives back substitute teacher over Wasserman Schultz in FloridaAug 14, 2026 at 4:54 PM · The Guardian