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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedNovember 3, 2026Miami-Dade County

Democrat Oliver Gilbert and Republican Te Brown face off in Florida’s 24th Congressional District midterm race

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Voters in Florida’s 24th Congressional District are choosing between Democrat Oliver G. Gilbert III and Republican Te Mayonna Brown following U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson's retirement after roughly 13 years in office. Federal Election Commission data shows Gilbert raised over $1.45 million compared to Brown's more than $313,000 as of Oct. 14. Brown faces a pending trial after pleading not guilty to 13 counts of wire fraud related to pandemic aid.

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Why It Matters

The race will determine who represents parts of northern Miami-Dade County and southern Broward County in the U.S. House of Representatives, deciding the district's vote on federal policies ranging from immigration and tariffs to the cost of living.

Key Facts

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Who's Mentioned

OrganizationUniversity of Miami“Institution where Oliver Gilbert earned a JD”OrganizationLocal 10 News“Media outlet that interviewed the candidates”locationStrait of Hormuz“Strait mentioned by Gilbert regarding factors affecting the cost of living”OrganizationFlorida Agricultural and Mechanical University“Alma mater where Oliver Gilbert earned a bachelor's degree”PersonFrederica Wilson“Outgoing U.S. Representative who represented the district for about 13 years and”locationFlorida’s 24th Congressional District“Congressional district covering parts of northern Miami-Dade County and southern”locationMiami-Dade County“County in Florida containing parts of the congressional district”locationMiami Gardens“City where Oliver Gilbert served as mayor from 2012 to 2020”OrganizationFederal Election Commission“Federal agency providing candidate financial totals”locationBroward County“County in Florida containing parts of the congressional district”PersonChristopher Scott“Husband of Te Brown who pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge”locationChicago“Location where federal prosecutors accused Brown and her husband of fraud”PersonTe Mayonna Brown“Republican candidate for Florida’s 24th Congressional District facing wire fraud”PersonOliver G. Gilbert III“Democratic candidate for Florida’s 24th Congressional District, Miami-Dade commi”