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FL-24: Florida's Frederica Wilson announces retirement
Rep. Frederica S. Wilson will not seek reelection this year, bringing to a close a decadeslong career in Florida politics and decreasing the number of colorful cowboy hats worn on Capitol Hill.
With her decision not to run for a ninth term, which she announced Friday at a ceremony in Miami Gardens to rename a street in her honor, Wilson joins around a dozen other Democrats over the age of 70 retiring from the House.
“This has been a journey, but it’s time,” Wilson said. “I know all of you are wondering, ‘What is the congresswoman going to do?’ Well, the congresswoman is going to not seek another term.”
“Even leather wears out,” she added.
https://rollcall.com/2026/05/29/floridas-frederica-wilson-announces-retirement/