Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz Qualifies for Ballot

Petition Drive Demonstrates Overwhelming Support in District

WESTON, Fla. – Citing an impressive outpouring of support from voters in Florida’s 23rd district, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, of Weston, today announced she has received the necessary validated signatures to qualify for reelection by petition.

“I’m running for reelection so I can continue to fight for hard-working South Florida families, be a strong voice to protect children and defend Social Security and Medicare for Seniors. I’m grateful for the trust voters in the district have placed in me to be their voice in Washington and will continue to work every day to earn their vote once again this year,” said Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz.

“I am also humbled by the quick and overwhelming level of support we are receiving. We collected enough petitions to qualify in less than one week from when we began and the petitions are still pouring in. In fact, in two weeks time, we have received more than 10,000 petitions from supporters who live in the district. I am truly grateful for their support.”

The Democratic primary election is scheduled for August 30, 2016. Learn more about Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz at www.debbiewassermanschultz.com.

Thousands of unprocessed petitions supporting Debbie Wasserman Schultz for Congress.