Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick made history as the first Haitian American woman elected to Congress, winning a special election in 2022 to fill the seat left vacant by the late Alcee Hastings. A healthcare executive and entrepreneur who built a successful nursing home business, she campaigned on progressive priorities including Medicare for All and a $1,000 monthly guaranteed income proposal. Her victory came after a razor-thin Democratic primary decided by just five votes, highlighting her grassroots appeal in South Florida's diverse 20th district. She brings both business experience and immigrant perspective to her advocacy for healthcare access, economic justice, and the needs of her district's large Caribbean American community.