Frederica Wilson

U.S. Representative from Florida

Born: 5 November 1942, Miami
Age: 83
Birth name: Frederica Smith Wilson

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Frederica Patricia Wilson (née Smith, November 5, 1942) is an American politician who has been a member of the United States House of Representatives since 2011, representing Florida's 24th congressional district. Located in South Florida, Wilson's congressional district, numbered 17th during her first term, covers a large swath of eastern Miami-Dade County. The district contains most of Miami's majority-black precincts. Wilson gained national attention in 2012 for her comments on the death of Trayvon Martin. In May 2026, Wilson announced her retirement.

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