Kedner
Maxime
Independent candidate for Florida's 20th Congressional District; pastor and founder of Advantage Tax Firm Consulting Services
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Background
Kedner Maxime is an Independent candidate for Florida's 20th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026, general election. Born in Port-de-Paix, Haiti, he immigrated to the United States in April 1981 at age 18 and has since been based in Broward County and Oakland Park, Florida. 9
Maxime founded Advantage Tax Firm Consulting Services in 1996, providing tax preparation, accounting, and immigration consulting. He has pastored L'Eglise la Voix du Salut in Fort Lauderdale since 2010 and hosted the weekly Tass Cafe Show on WLQY 1320AM beginning in 2006. 9
His academic credentials, as reported by his campaign, include an associate degree in business administration from Broward College, a BBA with a marketing minor from Nova Southeastern University, a Master of Theology, and a Doctor of Divinity and Sacred Letters from Liberty Bible School & Seminary. 9 In 2022 he ran for the Oakland Park City Commission, receiving 852 votes, but the reviewed sources do not show that he won a seat. [9, 15]
The FEC classifies Maxime as a challenger for FL-20, meaning he does not currently hold the congressional seat. [2, 11]
At a glance
- Party
- Independent Party of Florida
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 20, Florida
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- maximeforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 8newsCBS Miami reports FL-20 set for historic shift after decades of Black representation, amid ethics-related vacancy
CBS Miami reported that FL-20, a newly redrawn district, would elect a new representative after Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned amid a congressional ethics investigation. The report provided context for Maxime's argument about Black representation in the race.
Florida's District 20 set for historic shift after three decades of Black representation · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsMaxime publishes statement explaining independent bid, citing Black representation and community roots
On his campaign website, Maxime stated he ran as an independent because 'this seat must stay rooted in the community it was built to serve.' He accused Wasserman Schultz of using power to take the seat from the Black community and listed healthcare, housing, gas costs, ending overseas wars, and legal-immigration pathways as his key issues. He noted the general election date as November 3 and early voting as October 19–November 1.
Why FL-20 Must Stay Rooted in Our Community | Dr. Kedner Maxime · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25endorsementMiami Herald endorses Wasserman Schultz over Maxime and Andersen in FL-20 general election
The Miami Herald's editorial board endorsed Debbie Wasserman Schultz for the FL-20 general election. The board noted Maxime was running as an independent but did not endorse him.
Herald endorsement: U.S. House District 20 · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsCandidate profile confirms Maxime on November 3 ballot as independent in FL-20 three-way race
A published candidate profile confirmed Maxime's qualified status and his place on the November 3 ballot, with no public general-election polls or debate appearances identified as of that date.
Kedner Maxime (I) — U.S. Representative, FL-20 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 18filingMaxime qualifies as independent candidate for FL-20 general election after August 18 primary
A candidate profile citing Florida Division of Elections data lists Maxime as 'Qualified' following the August 18 primary, placing him on the November 3 general-election ballot as an independent alongside Republican Brent Andersen and Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
Kedner Maxime (I) — U.S. Representative, FL-20 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingMaxime's campaign finances: $18,049 raised, $15,508 spent, $2,541 cash on hand (through June 30)
FEC filings cited by a race guide show Maxime's campaign raised $18,049, spent $15,508, and held $2,541 in cash as of June 30, 2026. These are the most recent finance figures located and do not reflect later totals.
Florida's 20th District Race 2026: Who's Running (FL-20) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $18K
- Spent
- $16K
- Cash on hand
- $2,541
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6FL20119(opens in a new tab)
Sources 7
- [1] Florida's District 20 set for historic shift after three decades of Black representation(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [2] Healthcare Is a Right | Kedner Maxime for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Florida's 20th District Race 2026: Who's Running (FL-20)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [4] Why FL-20 Must Stay Rooted in Our Community | Dr. Kedner Maxime(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [5] Herald endorsement: U.S. House District 20(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [6] Kedner Maxime (I) — U.S. Representative, FL-20 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [7] Kedner Maxime for Congress — District 20 Florida(opens in a new tab) Feb 12, 2026