NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)August 4, 2026Miami-Dade
Seven Democratic candidates compete for Florida’s 24th Congressional District seat
Seven Democratic candidates are running to represent Florida’s 24th Congressional District. This district remains one of four Democratic-leaning areas in the state following recent legislative redistricting.
Read the full story at WLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)Why It Matters
Residents of the 24th District will choose which Democratic candidate appears on the ballot to represent their interests in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Who's Mentioned
personRudolph Moise“Physician and founding president of Comprehensive Health Center.”personShevrin Jones“State Senator from Miami Gardens and former chair of the Miami-Dade Democratic P”personPresident Trump“Former President cited in relation to redistricting and immigrant relations.”personKendrick Meek Jr.“Attorney and former official in the Biden administration's Office of Management ”personOliver Gilbert III“Chairman of the Miami-Dade County Commission and former mayor of Miami Gardens.”personFrederica Wilson“Eight-term Democrat who announced she will not seek re-election.”locationFlorida’s 24th Congressional District“The specific electoral district where the election is taking place.”personRoderick Vereen“Attorney and former assistant federal public defender.”personRon DeSantis“Florida Governor involved in the state's redistricting process.”personMarshall Davis Sr.“Community activist and managing director of the African Heritage Cultural Arts C”personJean Monestime“Former Miami-Dade County Commission Chair.”