In a shocking move, Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat from Florida, has announced her resignation from Congress, effective immediately. The sudden departure comes as a surprise, especially given the fact that Cherfilus-McCormick was just elected to a second term in the House of Representatives in November. As a member of the Democratic Party, Cherfilus-McCormick represented Florida's 20th congressional district, a seat that is now set to undergo a special election to fill the vacancy. The reasons behind her resignation remain unclear, leaving many to speculate about the circumstances surrounding her departure.
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, Resigns From Congress The New York Times
