
Frederica S. Wilson
Democrat · FL-24 · U.S. House
Bio
Frederica Smith Wilson is an American politician who has been a member of the United States House of Representatives since 2011, representing Florida's 24th congressional district. Located in South Florida, Wilson's congressional district, numbered 17th during her first term, covers a large swath of eastern Miami-Dade County. The district contains most of Miami's majority-black precincts. Wilson gained national attention in 2012 for her comments on the death of Trayvon Martin.
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Mitch McConnell’s office doesn’t want to talk about why he’s hospitalizedWhen it comes to members of Congress and medical transparency, it’s been an unfortunate year. Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey was away from his duties for nearly four months for reasons he only recently disclosed; Democratic Rep. Frederica Wilson o…
Biztoc.com · July 7, 2026
US: Haitians Set to Lose Protections, Risk Return to ViolenceClick to expand Image A rally in support of the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants before it expires on February 3 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US, January 28, 2026. © 2026 Lynne Sladky/AP Photo …
Human Rights Watch · July 2, 2026- Rep. Frederica Wilson, an 83-year-old Florida Democrat, won’t seek re-election
Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., a former teacher and principal known in Congress for her colorful outfits and matching hats, said Friday she will not seek re-election this fall. “This has been a journey, but it’s time. It’s time. And I know all of you are wond…
Freerepublic.com · May 29, 2026
Cowboy hat wearing Rep. Frederica Wilson, 83, will retire from CongressRep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) became the latest member of Congress to announce her retirement during a new interview published Friday after having furiously denied talk of her stepping down as a "crazy rumor."
New York Post · May 29, 2026
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