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Debbie Jessika Mucarsel-Powell (/ ˈ m uː k ɑː r s ɛ l / MOO-kar-sell; born January 18, 1971) is an American politician and academic administrator who served as a U.S. representative for Florida's 26th congressional district from 2019 to 2021.
4 days ago · Debbie Mucarsel-Powell came to the U.S. from South America at a young age with her mom and sisters, fleeing violence and searching for a better life. Read More. Where Debbie Stands. On the Issues. Reducing High Costs and Inflation. Protecting Social Security and Medicare. Reducing Costs and the Price of Medication.
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell came to the U.S. from South America at a young age with her mom and sisters, fleeing violence and searching for a better life. While her mother worked double shifts as a home healthcare provider, Debbie worked at a doughnut shop to help her family make ends meet.
Feb 4, 2019 · On a cold afternoon in January, newly elected Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell of Florida made her way to a demonstration in support of stricter gun control on the grounds of the US Capitol.
Oct 18, 2023 · TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s path to the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida became clearer Wednesday when her main primary opponent dropped out of the race to seek a U.S. House seat.
May 13, 2024 · Mucarsel-Powell is the first Latina to run statewide in Florida in a decade and a strong advocate for reproductive rights. She links abortion, immigration and freedom as key issues for Latinx voters in South Florida, where she faces Republican Sen. Rick Scott.
Apr 6, 2021 · Former Latina Florida Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is now a senior adviser at Giffords, the national gun control advocacy group, saying the death of her father by a gunman makes it personal.
