Brent
Andersen
Republican businessman Brent Andersen is the GOP nominee for Florida's 20th Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Brent Andersen is the Republican nominee for Florida's 20th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He won the Republican primary in August 2026 and faces Democratic nominee Debbie Wasserman Schultz in the general election for a seat that became vacant after Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned. 59
Andersen is the founder and president of Pilgrim Bay Insurance Agency, a commercial insurance brokerage he says he established in 2010, serving businesses and families in New England and Southeast Florida. A July 2026 Sun Sentinel candidate questionnaire lists his occupation as insurance broker. He resides in Pompano Beach, Florida. 12
His campaign biography states he served for approximately two decades as an elected member of the Massachusetts Republican State Committee and as its treasurer, though specific dates are not provided. He was also appointed to the Massachusetts State Finance and Governance Board, chaired Quinsigamond Community College, and served as a Cornerstone Bank corporator. 2
Andersen says he graduated from Catholic High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Nichols College. He describes himself as a lifelong Republican. 24
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 20, Florida
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Founder and President, Pilgrim Bay Insurance Agency
- Website
- brentandersenfl.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 8newsAndersen acknowledges partisan disadvantage, says no targeted Black voter outreach yet
In a CBS Miami interview, Andersen said 'the demographics don't favor me' but believed hard work and community outreach could make a win possible. He acknowledged he had not yet made specific efforts to reach Black voters on an individual basis, and said his campaign was canvassing door to door. CBS noted Democrats make up about 52% of registered voters in the district vs. about 18% Republican.
Florida's District 20 set for historic shift after three decades of Black representation · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25filingFEC filings show Andersen raised $63,849 with $40,623 cash on hand through July 29
A race profile citing FEC filings reported Andersen had raised $63,849, spent $23,226, and had $40,623 cash on hand through July 29, compared to Wasserman Schultz's approximately $3.3 million raised. Next reports were due October 15.
Florida's 20th District Race 2026: Who's Running (FL-20) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25endorsementMiami Herald editorial board endorses Andersen in the Republican primary
The Miami Herald's editorial board endorsed Andersen (alongside Wasserman Schultz on the Democratic side) in their respective primaries. This was an editorial-board endorsement, not one from a political organization or elected official.
Herald endorsement: U.S. House District 20 · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 18newsBrent Andersen wins Republican primary in FL-20
Andersen defeated three other candidates in the Republican primary and secured the GOP nomination to face Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz and independent Kedner Maxime in the November general election.
Herald endorsement: U.S. House District 20 · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- State Rep. Chip LaMarca officialEndorsed Andersen, stating: "It is my honor to offer my support to Brent Andersen to represent Broward County in Congress." brentandersenfl.com · Aug 6, 2026
- Log Cabin Republicans Federal PAC organizationIncluded Andersen among its endorsed candidates for the 2026 election cycle in its fourth round of endorsements. logcabin.org · Aug 4, 2026
- Miami Herald editorial board newspaperEndorsed Andersen in the District 20 Republican primary, writing that he "was the best prepared during an interview with the Herald Editorial Board." The Herald later endorsed Debbie Wasserman Schultz in the November general election. miamiherald.com · Jul 29, 2026
- Sun Sentinel editorial board newspaperRecommended Andersen for the Republican nomination, writing: "We consider Brent Andersen best prepared to fight for his party." brentandersenfl.com · Jul 9, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $64K
- Spent
- $23K
- Cash on hand
- $41K
As of Jul 29, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6FL20143(opens in a new tab)
Sources 9
- [1] Florida's District 20 set for historic shift after three decades of Black representation(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [2] Florida's 20th District Race 2026: Who's Running (FL-20)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [3] Herald endorsement: U.S. House District 20(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [4] REPRESENTATIVE CHIP LAMARCA ENDORSES ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
- [5] Log Cabin Republicans PAC Announces Fourth Round of ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 4, 2026
- [6] Herald endorsement: U.S. House District 20 Republican primary(opens in a new tab) Jul 29, 2026
- [7] SUN SENTINEL ENDORSES BRENT ANDERSEN IN FL-20 GOP ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 10, 2026
- [8] Questionnaire: Brent Andersen, candidate for U.S. House District 20(opens in a new tab) Jul 9, 2026
- [9] Conservative Businessman Brent Andersen Launches Campaign for ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 18, 2026