Kendrick Meek Jr.
Coverage of Kendrick Meek Jr. in the Nexus archive.
- Florida primary: Coverage of U.S. House races for the 24th Congressional District
The primary election for Florida’s 24th Congressional District is ongoing. U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson announced that she did not plan to seek re-election. Several candidates are running in the Democratic primary, including Oliver G. Gilbert III, Shevrin Jones, Kendrick Meek Jr., Rudolph Moise, Jean Monestime, and Roderick Vereen.
- Democratic Florida primary candidates for 24th Congressional District meet for forum in Miramar
Candidates running in the Democratic primary election for Florida’s 24th Congressional District met at City Hall’s Commission Chambers in Miramar on Saturday. The candidate forum was hosted by Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam, and Local 10 News Anchor Calvin Hughes served as moderator. Participants included OLIVER G. GILBERT III, Oliver G. Gilbert II, SHEVRIN JONES, KENDRICK MEEK JR., RUDOLPH MOISE, JEAN MONESTIME, and RODERICK D. VEREEN.
- 7 Democrats make their case to succeed Rep. Frederica Wilson ahead of primary
Seven Democratic candidates will compete in the Aug. 18 primary to succeed outgoing Congresswoman Frederica Wilson in the newly configured 24th congressional district. The district, shifted by redistricting to include parts of Broward and Miami-Dade counties, is now a Democratic-leaning area. Candidates emphasize economic issues like affordability as key concerns for voters.
- A look at the Democratic candidates running in Florida’s 24th Congressional District
Seven Democratic candidates are competing for Florida’s 24th Congressional District following U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson’s retirement announcement. Key contenders include Shevrin Jones, leading in polls, and Oliver Gilbert III, Wilson’s endorsed successor, with a focus on fundraising and endorsements. The district remains a liberal stronghold amid broader redistricting changes in Florida.
- Democratic primary: 7 candidates seek to succeed Wilson in Florida’s 24th Congressional District
Seven Democratic candidates are competing in a primary to succeed U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson in Florida’s 24th Congressional District. Candidates highlight affordability issues, with Rudolph Moise leading in fundraising, followed by Oliver Gilbert and Kendrick Meek Jr. The race includes candidates from diverse backgrounds, including military, local government, and Capitol Hill experience.
- What’s in a name? Member of local political dynasty joins growing race to succeed Rep. Wilson
The race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson in Florida's District 24 includes candidates such as Shevrin Jones, Oliver Gilbert, and Kendrick Meek Jr., part of a political dynasty. Other contenders are Rudy Moise, Jean Monestime, Roderick Vereen, and Christine Sanon-Jules.