Frederica Wilson

The race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson in Florida's District 24 includes candidates such as Shevrin Jones, Oliver Gilbert, and Kendrick Meek Jr., part of a political dynasty. Other contenders are Rudy Moise, Jean Monestime, Roderick Vereen, and Christine Sanon-Jules.

Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones announced his campaign for the U.S. House seat in District 24, which includes Miami Gardens, Hollywood, Miramar, and Pembroke Park. He emphasized a focus on affordability and positioned himself as a candidate for change, transparency, and new leadership. Jones, the first LGBTQ+ person elected to the Florida State Senate, aims to become the state's first LGBTQ+ member of Congress if elected.

Shevrin Jones filed to run for Congressional District 24 to succeed Frederica Wilson, who announced her retirement. Jones, a former state senator, is among several candidates vying for the Democratic primary in the district, which remains a key Democratic-leaning area after recent redistricting.

Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones announced he will not seek reelection for Florida Senate District 34 and will share his next steps at an event. Ashley Gantt announced a campaign for Jones’s seat, while Jones is pursuing a congressional district vacated by Frederica Wilson. Redistricting and political shifts are highlighted in the context of upcoming elections.

Rep. Frederica Wilson, 83, announced her retirement from Congress during an interview, following previous denials of rumors about her stepping down. The announcement was made in a new interview published Friday.

U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson announced she will not run for re-election in 2025, citing strategic considerations related to Florida’s new congressional map. Wilson, who has represented parts of North Miami-Dade and south Broward since 2010, previously served in the Florida House, Florida Senate, and Miami-Dade School Board. Democratic State Sen. Shevrin Jones and GOP Rep. Carlos Giménez praised her legislative work.

Rep. Frederica Wilson announced her retirement from Congress, ending a career that began in 2011. She dismissed prior reports of her retirement as a 'crazy rumor' but later confirmed her decision, citing concerns about the future of her mentorship program for minority boys. Wilson, who represents Florida’s 24th Congressional District, faced speculation about her health and political future due to an extended absence from Capitol Hill.

Rep. Frederica Wilson announced her retirement from Congress after denying a rumor she would leave, citing her 5000 Role Models program as a key reason. She represents Florida’s 24th Congressional District and has been a critic of Donald Trump. Her prolonged absence from Capitol Hill raised questions about her health.

Rep. Frederica Wilson, a Democrat from Florida, announced she will not seek reelection. Her decision comes amid political redistricting and potential changes to the Congressional Black Caucus. State Sen. Shevrin Jones is considered a leading contender for her seat.

Florida Democrat Frederica Wilson, a 16-year Capitol Hill veteran, will not seek reelection in November, becoming the 30th House Democrat from the 119th Congress to leave the 120th. She is expected to announce her retirement formally in her South Florida district.

Rep. Frederica Wilson confirmed her retirement from Congress after initially denying reports. She cited strategic reasons for her delayed public announcement and mentioned divine guidance in her decision. Local officials like State Sen. Shevrin Jones and Miami Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert are potential successors.

Rep. Frederica Wilson, a Florida Democrat, will not seek re-election. She missed several weeks of votes this spring.

Frederica Wilson, an 83-year-old congresswoman representing Florida’s 24th Congressional District, announced she will not seek re-election. A street in Miami Gardens was named in her honor, recognizing her advocacy for education and youth development. She plans to continue public work through the 5,000 Role Models of Excellence project.

South Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson announced she will not seek re-election. The announcement was made during a street naming ceremony in Miami Gardens, where the street is named after her elementary school. Wilson has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2011 and previously held roles in the Florida Senate and House of Representatives.

Democratic state Sen. Shevrin Jones announced he will not seek re-election for his Florida Senate District 34 seat. He may consider running in Florida’s 24th Congressional District if Frederica Wilson does not run there, while Sen. Tina Polsky also announced she will not run again for her Senate District 30 seat, prompting Lauren Book to announce her candidacy there.

Two House members, Reps. Tom Kean Jr. and Frederica Wilson, have missed weeks of votes due to mysterious health issues, sparking scrutiny over their absences. The absences come as leaders in both parties encourage full participation from their members. This is significant given the razor-thin margins in the House.

Congressional leaders are urging absentee lawmakers to return to Capitol Hill due to precarious vote margins on major legislation. Reps. Tom Kean Jr. and Frederica Wilson were among those absent from a recent Iran war powers resolution vote. Wilson is recovering from eye surgery, while Kean's absence remains unclear.

Rep. Frederica Wilson plans to run for reelection despite her nearly month-long absence from Congress and rumors of retirement. The 83-year-old representative from Miami has confirmed her plans to seek another term. She is known for her iconic style and has been a legendary figure in Miami politics since 1998.