Veteran Dem defeats scandal-plagued former lawmaker, progressive challenger in Trump's backyard

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has bested a young progressive challenger and an embattled former lawmaker after a hard-fought primary characterized by its racial overtones. Schultz, a 21-year veteran of the House, stressed her seniority on the campaign trail alongside her ability to deliver services to constituents and secure federal funding for her district. To secure her primary victory, Schultz bested former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who resigned in April following fraud allegations, an