Frederica S. Wilson
Frederica Smith Wilson is an American politician who has been a member of the United States House of Representatives since 2011, representing Florida's 24th congressional district. Located in South Florida, Wilson's congressional district, numbered 17th during her first term, covers a large swath of eastern Miami-Dade County. The district contains most of Miami's majority-black precincts. Wilson gained national attention in 2012 for her comments on the death of Trayvon Martin.
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Background
Born
1942-11-05, Miami
Education
Fisk University, University of Miami, Miami Northwestern Senior High School
Prior Occupations
politician, head teacher
Positions Held
United States representative, member of the Florida House of Representatives, member of the State Senate of Florida, member
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Democrat
State
Florida
Status
Current member
In office since
2011
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