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Oliver Gilbert Wins Democratic Nomination for U.S. House in Florida's 24th Congressional District
Shevrin Jones, Oliver Gilbert and Kendrick Meek Jr. lead a seven-candidate race that could decide the district’s next member of Congress, polls show.
- On Tuesday, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert III won the Democratic primary for Florida's 24th Congressional District, moving closer to succeeding longtime U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson.
- The seat opened earlier this year after Wilson announced her retirement, sparking a race in this heavily Democratic district spanning northern Miami-Dade and southern Broward counties.
- Trailing Gilbert by about 2 percent, State Sen. Shevrin Jones conceded Tuesday night against six competitors including Kendrick Meek; Gilbert led fundraising with more than $812,000.
- Gilbert secured the nomination after receiving Wilson's endorsement at a June event where she physically handed him a torch; he now faces Republican T.E. Brown in November's general election.
- District 24's voting-age population is 47.7% Black and 40.9% Hispanic, with nearly 69% of voters backing Kamala Harris in 2024, positioning Gilbert as a heavy favorite in the deep-blue district.
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Oliver Gilbert advances to general election for open District 24 seat, will face GOP Te Brown - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert has won the Democratic nomination for the redrawn District 24 seat previously held by U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson. Gilbert, who...
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Shevrin Jones, Oliver Gilbert, Kendrick Meek Jr. lead 7-way Democratic Primary for CD 24
Seven Democrats are competing in a Primary for a deep-blue South Florida congressional seat that just three people have held since 1993, and the victor Tuesday will be as close to a shoo-in as possible in the Nov. 3 General…
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left, 42% Center
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources are Center
42% Center
L 42%
C 42%
R 16%
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