U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) Has Resigned from Congress

The Florida Democrat, who represented the heavily blue 20th District (Broward and Palm Beach counties), submitted her resignation on April 21, 2026, effective immediately.

She stepped down just minutes before a scheduled House Ethics Committee hearing that was widely expected to recommend sanctions — including possible expulsion — amid allegations of ethics violations and misuse of campaign funds tied to ongoing federal investigations.

In her statement, Cherfilus-McCormick called the process a “witch hunt” and said she was resigning to focus on her constituents.