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Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Democratic · Representative, FL ·25

Debbie Wasserman Schultz is the Democratic U.S. Representative (FL's 25th congressional district). The platform has 10 voting records on file (2013-2022) and 65 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Score Components
65 ELEVATED
Connection Density 20%
78 → 16
Donor Influence 15%
61 → 9
Silence Risk 25%
48 → 12
Contradiction Risk 25%
59 → 15
Intelligence Volume 15%
80 → 12
Constituency Deviation 0%
13 → 0
Voting Misalignment 0%
1 → 0
% = weight in composite score · Raw component 0–100 × weight = weighted contribution (→) · Sum of contributions = overall score. Hover a row for details.
[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Foreign-born population: 37.2%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Black or African American alone: 22.0%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Hispanic or Latino: 35.5%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: White alone, not Hispanic or Latino: 38.0%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population (2020 Census): 799,485
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income: $72,250
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Amendment 2: Abolish Constitution Revision Commission (2022) — passed, margin 52.3% Yes
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Amendment 2: $15 Minimum Wage (2020) — passed, margin 60.8% Yes
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 54 (share 9)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 72 (share 10.8)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 (share 11.5)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (share 15.2)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Broward County Government (6000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Broward County School Board (27000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Florida's 25th Congressional District covers western Broward County, including parts of Pembroke Pines, Weston, Davie, Cooper City, and Hollywood. It is a heavily suburban, diverse, and solidly Democratic district with a significant Jewish population, a high median income, and a strong base of retirees and service-sector workers.
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Voted nay on H.R. 685 (Mortgage Choice Act of 2015) on 2015-04-14: The National Association of Realtors, a major donor to Schultz, backed this bill to ease mortgage lending rules. Her vote against it defected from a top donor interest, aligning instead with consumer-protection advocates.
primary · 2015-04-14 ✓ Verified
Voted nay on H.R. 1947 / H.Amdt. 106 (Pitts Amendment to reform sugar subsidies) on 2013-06-19: Voting against the amendment maintained the sugar subsidy program, which keeps U.S. sugar prices above world levels. Constituents in her district face higher consumer costs, while the sugar industry is not a major employer there – a clear constituent-interest mismatch.
primary · 2013-06-19 ✓ Verified
[disclosure] Her campaign committee received $10,000 from the American Israel Public Affairs Cmte PAC during the 2022 election cycle.
primary · 2022-10-15 ✓ Verified
[platform] Debbie Wasserman Schultz cosponsored H.R. 1 (For the People Act), which includes a small-dollar public financing system for congressional campaigns.
primary · 2021-01-04 ✓ Verified
American Israel Public Affairs Cmte PAC has given $109,500 in career contributions.
secondary · 2024-11-05 ✓ Verified
Chuck Schumer colleague Chuck Schumer is listed among known entities and is the Senate Majority Leader, a fellow Democratic leader working alongside Wasserman Schultz.
Hakeem Jeffries colleague Hakeem Jeffries is listed among known entities and is the House Minority Leader, a fellow Democratic leader working alongside Wasserman Schultz.
Steny H. Hoyer colleague Steny H. Hoyer is listed among known entities in the database and is a fellow House Democratic leader, having served alongside Wasserman Schultz.
Maxine Waters colleague Maxine Waters is listed among known entities in the database and is a fellow House member who serves on the Financial Services Committee with Wasserman Schultz.
Elizabeth Warren competitor Wasserman Schultz voted yes on H.R. 83 (2015) which included a repeal of Dodd-Frank's swaps push-out rule, a move that progressive Democrats led by Elizabeth…
Kirsten Gillibrand colleague Kirsten Gillibrand is listed among known entities and is a fellow Democratic Senator from New York, serving alongside Wasserman Schultz.
Donald Trump policy_supporter Wasserman Schultz voted yes on H.R. 5430 (USMCA Implementation Act) in 2019, supporting President Trump's trade deal after initially expressing reservations…
Shontel M. Brown colleague Shontel M. Brown is listed among known entities in the database and is a fellow House member serving alongside Wasserman Schultz.
Lois Frankel colleague Lois Frankel is listed among known entities in the database and is a fellow House member from Florida, serving alongside Wasserman Schultz.
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC donor $10,000 to Debbie Wasserman Schultz's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C…
Conquering Cancer PAC donor $7,000 to Debbie Wasserman Schultz's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C…
Elect Democratic Women donor $6,000 to Debbie Wasserman Schultz's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (6 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C…
Tri-State Maxed-Out Women donor $12,000 to Debbie Wasserman Schultz's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (6 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C…
Marsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc. PAC (Mmcpac) donor $5,000 to Debbie Wasserman Schultz's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C…
Friends Of Community Oncology PAC donor $10,000 to Debbie Wasserman Schultz's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C…
American College Of Radiology Association PAC donor $10,000 to Debbie Wasserman Schultz's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C…
Oracle America Inc. PAC donor $10,000 to Debbie Wasserman Schultz's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C…
Humana Inc. PAC donor $5,000 to Debbie Wasserman Schultz's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C…
Allied Pilots Association Political Action Committee donor $5,000 to Debbie Wasserman Schultz's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C…
Comcast Corporation & Nbcuniversal PAC - Federal donor $5,000 to Debbie Wasserman Schultz's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C…
BillVoteDateAlignment
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
Retire through Ownership Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Ratepayer Protection Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Water Resources Development Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
PROOF Act Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Whistleblower Protection Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
GUARD Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act Yea 2026-09-03 unknown
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require… Nay 2026-09-02 unknown
Protecting Domestic Mining Act Nay 2026-09-02 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
AGOA Extension Act Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
Local Access to Courts Act Yea 2026-08-31 unknown
Last contradiction analysis: Never
statement_vs_disclosure 60/100
Platform: "Debbie Wasserman Schultz cosponsored H.R. 1 (For the People Act), which includes a small-dollar public financing system for congressional campaigns."
Vote: on "Her campaign committee received $10,000 from the American Israel Public Affairs Cmte PAC during…"
Schultz cosponsored legislation to move toward public financing of campaigns, yet her campaign continued to accept large corporate PAC contributions, creating a gap between legislative platform and personal fundraising practice.
reversal 60/100
Platform: "Wasserman Schultz voted against the Farr-Rohrabacher amendment in May 2014, stating: 'I do not believe, regardless of the issue, that it is appropriate to limit the Executive Branch's ability to enforce current federal…
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Wasserman Schultz voted against the Farr-Rohrabacher amendment in May 2014, stating: 'I do not believe, regardless of the issue, that it is appropriate to limit the Executive Branch's ability to enforce current federal law at their discretion.' She was among just 17 Democrats to oppose blocking federal interference with state medical marijuana laws.
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Vote: on "In May 2016, Wasserman Schultz voted in favor of the Blumenauer amendment to allow VA doctors to…"
Wasserman Schultz voted against allowing federal non-interference with state medical marijuana in 2014, citing executive branch authority, then reversed to support VA doctor-patient marijuana discussions in 2016. Her 2014 opposition put her among only 17 Democrats voting no and aligned with her opposition to…
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Wasserman Schultz voted against allowing federal non-interference with state medical marijuana in 2014, citing executive branch authority, then reversed to support VA doctor-patient marijuana discussions in 2016. Her 2014 opposition put her among only 17 Democrats voting no and aligned with her opposition to Florida's Amendment 2 medical marijuana ballot measure.
statement_vs_disclosure 60/100
Platform: "Wasserman Schultz's spokeswoman Mara Sloan told the Daily Beast that she supports 'holding off on new sanctions until the diplomacy plays out,' regarding Iran sanctions legislation in January 2014."
Vote: on "The same spokeswoman, Mara Sloan, told the Miami Herald that same week: 'Rep. Debbie Wasserman…"
In January 2014, Wasserman Schultz's spokeswoman gave contradictory statements to national press (opposing new Iran sanctions) and Florida press (supporting sanctions), reflecting tension between loyalty to the Obama White House and a heavily Jewish, pro-Israel constituency.
Last silence detection: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:00:49 GMT (via scheduled run)
colleagues' leadership pacs
AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America, Leadership Opportunity Innovation Service PAC, Ca Luv PAC (California Leadership United For Victory PAC), Jobs, Education, & Families First Jeff PAC, Defense Dem PAC, Budwinski PAC (amounts: $10,000 (2026), $5,000…
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AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America, Leadership Opportunity Innovation Service PAC, Ca Luv PAC (California Leadership United For Victory PAC), Jobs, Education, & Families First Jeff PAC, Defense Dem PAC, Budwinski PAC (amounts: $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
other candidates' committees
Friends Of Community Oncology PAC (amounts: $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: other candidates' committees
ideological & single-issue
Tri-State Maxed-Out Women, Elect Democratic Women (amounts: $12,000 (2026), $6,000 (2026)) — interest area: ideological & single-issue
corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Brightline Holdings LLC PAC (Brightline PAC) (amounts: $6,500 (2024)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted
other / unclassified
Citizens Organized Political Action Committee, Maryland Association For Concerned Citizens Political Action Committee, Sun PAC, Us Cuba Democracy PAC, Thoroughbred PAC, White Coat Waste PAC, Rebuild America PAC, Stop Project 2025 (amounts: $5,000 (2026)…
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Citizens Organized Political Action Committee, Maryland Association For Concerned Citizens Political Action Committee, Sun PAC, Us Cuba Democracy PAC, Thoroughbred PAC, White Coat Waste PAC, Rebuild America PAC, Stop Project 2025 (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $7,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: other / unclassified
Southern Glazer'S Wine And Spirits PAC Alcohol & tobacco $10,000 (2026)
Wine And Spirits Wholesalers Of America, Inc. PAC Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)
Stop Project 2025 Other / unclassified $10,000 (2026)
Rebuild America PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2026)
Budwinski PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC Law & lobbying firms $10,000 (2026)
Conquering Cancer PAC Health care & pharma $7,000 (2026)
Defense Dem PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Dmfi PAC Pro-Israel groups $5,000 (2026)
Elect Democratic Women Ideological & single-issue $6,000 (2026)
White Coat Waste PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2024)
Jobs, Education, & Families First Jeff PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Ca Luv PAC (California Leadership United For Victory PAC) Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Leidos Inc. PAC Defense & aerospace $7,000 (2026)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Women's Rights and Gender Equity 80 65 25
Immigration and Border Policy 88 80 20
Environmental Protection and Conservation 72 60 18
Criminal Justice and Public Safety 75 70 15
Healthcare Access and ACA Protections 85 75 15
Minimum Wage and Labor Standards 78 70 12
Government Reform and Ethics 65 70 12
Taxation and Economic Policy 74 75 10
Disaster Preparedness and Relief 82 85 10
Transportation and Infrastructure 66 80 8
Education and Youth Programs 70 85 8
Veterans Affairs and Military Support 68 90 5
No platform commitments archived
No committee memberships recorded
Scoring Methodology

The Capture Risk Score is a composite 0–100 index measuring potential regulatory capture of elected officials. It is computed from seven weighted components:

ComponentWeightSignal
Contradiction Risk30%Stated positions contradicted by the record (recent findings boosted)
Donor Influence20%Distinct documented donors (FEC Schedule A PACs); inferred donors do not count
Connection Density20%Mapped relationships to lobbyists, contractors, interest groups; donor links excluded
Silence Risk15%Topics where donors have interests but the official is silent
Intelligence Volume15%Documented facts from verified sources
Constituency Deviation0%Shown, not weighted — a model estimate, not a record
Voting Misalignment0%Shown, not weighted — needs platform commitments almost nobody has; the roll-call record on /votes is the vote signal

Each component is the member's standing among all scored members of Congress, and the weighted sum is the overall score. Tiers are ranks: Critical is the top 5%, High the next 10%, Elevated the next 20%, Moderate the next 30%, and Low the rest.

Officials without at least 2 documented facts, 1 contradiction analysis, 1 voting record, or 1 constituency baseline are marked Insufficient Evidence and excluded from numeric ranking.

Contradiction findings from the last 180 days receive a recency boost. High-severity contradictions (score ≥ 70) receive additional weight.

Full methodology: /congress/methodology

[PUBLIC COST ESTIMATE]
Documented financial relationships span 0 money flow chains, while 10 elected officials hold documented connections.
$7.1BDonor Contributions
0Money Chains
0Traced Hops
Connected Officials
Calculation Methodology

Contract values are summed from documented money flow chains where this entity appears as a source or destination node. Amounts are drawn from USASpending.gov, FEC filings, SEC EDGAR, or LD-2 lobbying registrations.

Donor contributions aggregate documented amounts from the donor_interests table, sourced from FEC individual and PAC contribution filings.

Connected officials are elected officials in our database with a mapped relationship (lobbying, board membership, campaign contribution, etc.) to this entity.

Annualised flow represents the total documented dollar amount traced through money flow hops involving this entity. Where hop-level amounts are unavailable, the chain-level documented total is used as a conservative upper bound.

All figures are drawn from public filings. Estimates are conservative — undisclosed transactions, dark money, and vanish-point hops are excluded from totals. This is a minimum documented floor, not a ceiling.

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