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Dr. Kedner Maxime on His Congressional Campaign and Engaging South Florida’s Haitian Community

Interview by Désir | WhoIsDésir.com

Dr. Kedner Maxime is running as an independent candidate for Florida’s 20th Congressional District, a South Florida race that includes communities across central and western Broward County. Federal election records identify Maxime as an independent candidate for the U.S. House in 2026.

In an interview with WhoIsDésir, Maxime discussed his personal journey from Haiti to South Florida, his congressional campaign, and his efforts to engage pastors, community leaders and organizers.
The conversation also touched on the role of Haitian-American communities in South Florida politics and the importance of connecting civic participation with local community leadership.

This article summarizes the major themes from that conversation while distinguishing Maxime’s statements and campaign information from independently verified election information.

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Angie Nixon on Haitian Leadership, TPS and Building Political Partnerships in South Florida

Interview by Désir | WhoIsDésir.com

With Election Day approaching, Angie Nixon spoke with Désir of WhoIsDésir.com in Little Haiti about the energy surrounding her campaign, Temporary Protected Status, concerns within South Florida’s Haitian community, and how she says Haitian leaders can work together across Florida.

The conversation moved between immigration policy and a broader question about political leadership: What happens when leaders from the same community work together instead of operating independently?

For Nixon, the answer is partnership.

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