Oliver Gilbert Wins Florida House Seat to Succeed Wilson

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Democrat Oliver Gilbert won the race to succeed retiring Representative Frederica Wilson in Florida's 24th District.

Democrat Oliver Gilbert secured victory in the race for Florida's 24th Congressional District. He defeated Republican Tedora Brown to take over the seat held by retiring Representative Frederica Wilson. Decision Desk HQ projected the win for the local county official in a safe Democratic district.

The backgroundThe congressional seat opened up following the retirement of veteran Representative Frederica Wilson.
The candidatesThe contest pitted local county official Oliver Gilbert against Republican challenger Tedora Brown.

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