Frederica Wilson taps Oliver Gilbert to carry her torch in Florida's District 24
The outgoing U.S. congresswoman announced her endorsement of Gilbert at a packed reception hall in Miami Gardens, where Gilbert previously served as mayor.
Outgoing U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson endorsed Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert to take her seat in Florida's 24th congressional district in a literal passing of the torch ceremony in Miami Gardens on Monday.
"My word is my bond, so if I'm endorsing you, everyone in District 24 should be endorsing you. God bless you," Wilson said to Gilbert in front of the crowd packing the banquet hall of Grace United Community Church.
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