Oliver Gilbert III joins crowded field of Democrats vying for Frederica Wilson's congressional seat
Gilbert filed his Statement of Candidacy with the Federal Election Commission, joining a growing field of Democrats running for Florida’s 24th Congressional District.
Former Miami Gardens mayor and current Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert III launched his campaign for Congress on Sunday, joining a growing number of Democratic candidates vying for one of the few districts that heavily favors Democrats.
Gilbert announced his plan Sunday morning at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Miami Gardens.
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