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Frederica Wilson will not seek re-election in CD 24

Wilson will not seek a ninth term, retiring from Congress at the end of this session.
She is the oldest member of Florida’s congressional delegation at age 83.
The retirement follows a new congressional map approved by Gov. DeSantis that changes her district.
Wilson’s district now sits inland and extends to Hollywood and Pembroke Pines.
The district remains a majority-minority seat with 47.7% Black residents and 40.9% Hispanic.
Wilson previously gained national attention after a clash with John Kelly in 2017.
She credited the 5,000 Role Models program for her motivation to continue serving earlier in her career.
She highlighted support from fellow Democrats who praised her decades of service.
local leaders lauded her impact on education and mentoring programs.
The article notes the potential for a Democratic primary to determine Wilson’s successor.

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