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U.S. House, 20th District: what did each candidate actually say they'd do?

IN PLAIN ENGLISH

Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) faced Brent Andersen (R) and Kedner Maxime (Independent Party of Florida). With all 67 counties reporting, Wasserman Schultz leads by 129,193 votes. Results are unofficial until certified. Her campaign site has no issues page, so none of her positions are scored. Check your own address on the Florida Division of Elections voter lookup to confirm your district.

Wasserman Schultz leadsAll counties reporting; unofficial until certified1
74.36%Wasserman Schultz (D)1
21.74%Andersen (R)1
3.91%Maxime (Independent Party of Florida)1
129,193Vote margin of 245,505 cast1

Do they have a plan?

We read every issue on each candidate's own website and checked the same six things for every one. We count what's there. We don't grade whether the ideas are good. Read the full scoring rules

Of the issues on their website, how many...Brent AndersenKedner MaximeDebbie Wasserman Schultz
Names a policy1 of 6
6 of 10
No issues page on their site
Says how they'd do it0 of 6
0 of 10
No issues page on their site
Includes a number or target0 of 6
0 of 10
No issues page on their site
Says how it's paid for0 of 6
0 of 10
No issues page on their site
Gives a timeline0 of 6
0 of 10
No issues page on their site
Points to a record0 of 6
0 of 10
No issues page on their site

The candidates, side by side

Each topic shows every candidate's own words on it, in alphabetical order, from their own website. "Nothing on this topic" means their site doesn't cover it. Topic rows are grouped by us from their headings; the scores don't change.

Brent AndersenRepublican
Kedner MaximeIndependent Party of Florida
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat
Who they are
Brent Andersen
Pompano Beach insurance agency founder
Kedner Maxime
pastor and tax consultant His party code on the ballot, IND, is the Independent Party of Florida, a registered minor party.18
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
incumbent per her campaign site. Her site has no issues page, so none is scored
Immigration and the border
Brent Andersen
Immigration Done Right"I support legal immigration, a functioning asylum system, and real protections for families who followed the rules. I oppose the chaos of open borders."2
None of the six checks
Kedner Maxime
Immigration"A pathway to citizenship for those who contribute to our society." and "Deportation of those who commit crimes."7
Names a policy
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
No issues page on their site
Health care
Brent Andersen
Housing & Insurance"I spent 16 years in the insurance industry. I know exactly why this market broke and what it takes to fix it."2
None of the six checks
Kedner Maxime
Healthcare"Protect coverage for people with pre-existing conditions" and "Lower prescription drug costs so no senior has to choose between insulin and groceries."8
Names a policy
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
No issues page on their site
Schools and education
Brent Andersen
Nothing on this topic
Kedner Maxime
Education"Raise public-school funding so classrooms have the resources, materials, and support they need." and "Expand vocational and technical training so students who don't take a four-year path still have a real path."9
None of the six checks
Students & Opportunity"Expand Pell grants and make community college genuinely affordable." and "Provide targeted student-debt relief for teachers, nurses, and public-service workers District 20 needs."14
Names a policy
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
No issues page on their site
Child care and families
Brent Andersen
Family & Parental Rights"Parents have the right to make decisions for their children. I will always vote to protect that right." His Record page lists "Require parental consent for school gender changes (H.R. 2616)" with "Would Vote Yes" in his column.2, 3
Names a policy
Kedner Maxime
Nothing on this topic
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
No issues page on their site
Crime and public safety
Brent Andersen
Safer Communities"I will support our law enforcement and oppose policies that make our neighborhoods less secure."2
None of the six checks
Kedner Maxime
Nothing on this topic
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
No issues page on their site
Ethics, term limits and money in politics
Brent Andersen
Accountability"I will go to Congress with one standard: if I wouldn't do it in front of my neighbors in Pompano Beach, I won't do it in Washington."2, 3
None of the six checks
Kedner Maxime
Accountability"Publish every vote he takes and the reasoning behind it, in plain language."13
None of the six checks
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
No issues page on their site
Taxes, jobs and the economy
Brent Andersen
Cost of Living"I'll go to Washington and fight to lower the costs hitting your family every day."2
None of the six checks
Kedner Maxime
Lower Costs"Back responsible first-time-homebuyer assistance so more District 20 families move from renting to owning."6
Names a policy
Jobs & Economic Security"Expand apprenticeship pathways so workers can earn while they learn." and "Protect the right to organize and negotiate for fair pay and safe conditions."11
None of the six checks
Small Business"Expand SBA lending and micro-lending so capital reaches the entrepreneurs who need it most."12
Names a policy
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
No issues page on their site
Other
Brent Andersen
Nothing on this topic
Kedner Maxime
Ownership & Equity"Expand responsible first-time-homebuyer assistance so renting doesn't have to be forever."10
Names a policy
Civility & Unity"Work with anyone from any party who is serious about getting something done for District 20."15
None of the six checks
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
No issues page on their site
Their record
Brent Andersen
  • Founded Pilgrim Bay Insurance Agency in 2010 and worked 16 years in insurance.4 Job history, not a vote, law or program on a listed issue.
Kedner Maxime
  • Founder of Advantage Tax Firm Consulting Services (since 1996), pastor for 16 years and a radio host for two decades.16 Job history, not a vote, law or program on a listed issue.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
  • Her home page calls her "Florida's senior Congresswoman" and says "As a senior appropriator and member of Democratic leadership, Debbie has brought home billions of dollars for South Florida."5 It cites Everglades restoration, infrastructure improvements, community health centers and veterans' housing and healthcare, but names no bill, vote or project amount.
  • The page also says she has "turned her own experiences into landmark laws that protect children, support survivors, and expand access to life-saving cancer screenings" without naming the laws.5
In their words
Brent Andersen

"I come from a working family. My father was a union worker. My mother was a teacher."

Brent Andersen campaign, Issues2

"This district has been failed by the people it trusted."

Brent Andersen campaign, Meet Brent4
Kedner Maxime

"We are a nation of laws and a nation of compassion."

Kedner Maxime campaign, Immigration7

"Healthcare is not a luxury. It's a right."

Kedner Maxime campaign, Healthcare8
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

"Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz has spent her entire career fighting for Broward County to protect Social Security and Medicare, defend reproductive freedom, strengthen public schools, lower healthcare costs, prevent gun violence and fighting the reckless Trump agenda."

Debbie Wasserman Schultz campaign, Home5
Where we read it
Brent Andersen
Website: brentandersenfl.com/issues/ (checked 11/5/2026)
Kedner Maxime
Website: maximeforcongress.com/ (checked 11/5/2026)
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Website: debbiewassermanschultz.com (checked 11/5/2026)

The middle

Where they agree

  • Andersen and Maxime both promise to cut everyday costs. Andersen: "fight to lower the costs hitting your family every day."2 Maxime: "fight for policies that lower the everyday costs squeezing District 20 households."6
  • Andersen and Maxime both back legal immigration. Andersen: "I support legal immigration, a functioning asylum system, and real protections for families who followed the rules."2 Maxime: "A clear, fair pathway to legal permanent residency for those who follow the law."7
  • Wasserman Schultz and Maxime both name Social Security and Medicare. She has fought "to protect Social Security and Medicare."5 He would "Defend Social Security and Medicare" as earned benefits.10

Where they really split

  • Where each starts: Wasserman Schultz lists "defend reproductive freedom, strengthen public schools, lower healthcare costs, prevent gun violence."5 Andersen opens with "Broward families are being priced out of their own community."2
  • Schools and gender: Andersen says he would vote yes on "Require parental consent for school gender changes (H.R. 2616)."3 Wasserman Schultz's page names no bill on that topic, and Andersen's Issues page names no bill on hers.5

What each one leaves out

  • Wasserman Schultz's site has no issues page, so no position is scored. Her home page cites "billions of dollars for South Florida" without naming a bill, vote or amount per project.5
  • Andersen's Issues page names a policy on one of six headings (a bill pledge from his Record page) and gives no details, numbers, costs, dates or past actions.2
  • Maxime's ten issue pages name a policy on 6 headings and give no details, numbers, costs, timelines or past actions on any of them.6
Sources (checked 11/5/2026)
  1. Florida Division of Elections, Florida Election Watch, unofficial (all 67 counties at 100% of precincts reporting): floridaelectionwatch.gov/FederalOffices/USRepresentative
  2. Brent Andersen campaign, Issues: brentandersenfl.com/issues/
  3. Brent Andersen campaign, The Record: brentandersenfl.com/the-record/
  4. Brent Andersen campaign, Meet Brent: brentandersenfl.com/meet-brent/
  5. Debbie Wasserman Schultz campaign, Home: debbiewassermanschultz.com
  6. Kedner Maxime campaign, Lower Costs: maximeforcongress.com/lower-costs
  7. Kedner Maxime campaign, Immigration: maximeforcongress.com/immigration
  8. Kedner Maxime campaign, Healthcare: maximeforcongress.com/healthcare
  9. Kedner Maxime campaign, Education: maximeforcongress.com/education
  10. Kedner Maxime campaign, Ownership & Equity: maximeforcongress.com/ownership-equity
  11. Kedner Maxime campaign, Jobs & Economic Security: maximeforcongress.com/jobs
  12. Kedner Maxime campaign, Small Business: maximeforcongress.com/small-business
  13. Kedner Maxime campaign, Accountability: maximeforcongress.com/accountability
  14. Kedner Maxime campaign, Students & Opportunity: maximeforcongress.com/students
  15. Kedner Maxime campaign, Civility & Unity: maximeforcongress.com/civility-unity
  16. Kedner Maxime campaign, Home: maximeforcongress.com/
  17. Kedner Maxime campaign, About: maximeforcongress.com/about
  18. Florida Division of Elections, political parties list (IND = Independent Party of Florida): dos.fl.gov/elections/candidates-committees/political-parties/