Retiring Rep. Frederica Wilson’s chosen successor has won the crowded Democratic primary to replace her in Congress.
Wilson Primary Victory
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert is now likely to follow Wilson, D-Fla., to Congress, according to the primary results, representing her safe blue seat in Florida’s 24th District.
The district covers South Florida, including part of Miami, and remains solidly Democratic after the GOP‑drawn map this year, though coastal areas such as Miami Beach now fall in a neighboring constituency.
Wilson has served in Congress since 2011, first winning a term in Florida’s 17th District before redistricting moved her to the 24th, according to official records.
She is famed for her signature wide‑brimmed, brightly colored hats that she wears inside and outside the Capitol.
Her departure at the end of the year triggered a seven‑candidate primary scramble among Democrats.
House Democratic leaders have stayed out of the race but are expected to rally behind the winner, according to insiders.
Wilson endorsed Oliver Gilbert outright at a rally, declaring, “If I am endorsing you, everybody in District 24 should be endorsing you.”
Trump Flex in Arizona
Trump flexed GOP muscle in Arizona primaries, boosting Republican candidates as Democrats avoided a far‑left upset, according to early results.
Early results show a decisive advantage for Trump‑aligned contenders, signaling strong party cohesion ahead of the 2026 midterms.
DSA Challenges
Bernie Sanders and the Democratic Socialists of America unveiled demands for the Democratic Party after socialist candidates swept New York elections, according to recent announcements.
Far‑left Democrats linked to the DSA have mounted competitive challenges nationwide, sometimes unseating incumbents.
In Florida, DSA member Oliver Larkin challenged moderate Rep. Jared Moskowitz in a district redrawn to favor Republicans.
Self‑identified socialist Elijah Manley contested Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who won Tuesday night despite controversy over running in a majority‑Black district after map changes.
