Debbie Wasserman Schultz
American politician and DNC chair
Born
September 27th, 1966
58 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2004, represented Florida's 23rd congressional district. Served as chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2011 to 2016, overseeing the party during the 2012 presidential campaign and the 2016 primaries. Focused on issues such as healthcare, women's rights, and education. Played a key role in organizing the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Resigned from her DNC position after the email leak controversy during the 2016 campaign.
Served as chair of the Democratic National Committee
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
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