Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
American politician (born 1979)
Biography
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (née Cherfilus; SHUR-fill-əss; born January 25, 1979) is an American politician and businesswoman who served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 20th congressional district from 2022 until her resignation in 2026. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
After the death of Representative Alcee Hastings in 2021, Cherfilus-McCormick was elected in a January 2022 special election to complete the remainder of his unexpired term. She was elected to a full term in November 2022 and was re-elected in 2024.
In November 2025, Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted and charged with laundering $5 million in COVID-19 relief funds and using those funds for a congressional campaign. If convicted, she faces up to 53 years in prison. An investigation conducted by the House Ethics Committee found Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of 25 out of 27 charges. On April 21, 2026, Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress minutes before a hearing on her potential expulsion.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- United States representative
Employers / organisations
- New York City Transit Authority
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