How Frederica Wilson built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Frederica Wilson is a U.S. Representative for Florida's 24th congressional district, serving since 2011. Her district encompasses a significant portion of eastern Miami-Dade County, including Miami's majority-black precincts. She is known for her political career and advocacy. Wilson also drew national attention for her public remarks concerning the death of Trayvon Martin in 2012.
In 1992, Frederica Wilson left her position as principal to serve on the Miami-Dade County School Board and started the 5,000 Role Models of Excellence mentoring program.
In 1998, Frederica Wilson was elected to represent the 104th district in the Florida House of Representatives.
In 2002, Frederica Wilson was elected to represent the 33rd district in the Florida Senate.
In 2006, Frederica Wilson served as Minority Leader Pro Tempore in the Florida Senate, then became Minority Whip.
In 2010, Frederica Wilson was elected to Congress after term limits prevented her from running again in the Florida Senate.
In 2010, Kendrick Meek ran for a seat in the Senate, creating the vacancy that Frederica Wilson later filled upon her election.
In 2011, Frederica Wilson became a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Florida's 24th congressional district.
In 2011, Frederica Wilson participated in an anti-hazing campaign after the death of Robert Champion Jr., a drum major at Florida A&M.
In 2011, Wilson became a Congresswoman, after the FBI building funding was secured in 2009.
In 2012, Frederica Wilson proposed banning tutoring companies from exploiting vulnerable children, suggesting that funds would be better spent on hiring teachers.
In 2018, the House rule on head coverings was partially relaxed after the election of two Muslim women to Congress.
On December 18, 2019, Frederica Wilson voted to impeach President Donald Trump.
In 2023, Frederica Wilson was among the 46 Democrats who voted against final passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act in the House.
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