Oliver Gilbert wins Democratic primary for Florida's District 24
Summary
Oliver Gilbert III won the Democratic primary for Florida's 24th Congressional District. He will run against Republican T.E. Brown in the November general election to replace Rep. Frederica Wilson, who is not seeking reelection.Key Facts
- Oliver Gilbert III is a Miami-Dade County Commissioner and former mayor of Miami Gardens.
- He won the Democratic primary by about 2 percentage points over State Senator Shevrin Jones.
- The seat is open because Rep. Frederica Wilson has decided not to run again.
- Gilbert received Wilson's endorsement during the campaign.
- The district includes mostly Black and Hispanic communities in northern Miami-Dade and southern Broward counties.
- Affordability is a key issue for voters in the district.
- Gilbert proposes expanding access to healthcare by lowering the Medicare eligibility age and raising Medicaid income limits.
- Gilbert will face Republican T.E. Brown in the November election.
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