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Rep. Frederica Wilson

D Florida, 17th (2011-2013), 24th (2013-) In Office

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Biographical

  • Full Name: Frederica Smith Wilson
  • Gender: Female Female
  • Pronunciation: freh-dur-REE-kuh WILL-suhn
  • Date of Birth: Nov. 5, 1942 (age: 81)
  • Place of Birth: Miami, Fla.
  • Religion: Episcopalian
  • Hometown: Miami, Fla.
  • Place of Residence: Miami Gardens, Fla.
  • Occupation: Educator
  • Alternate Name: Frederica Patricia Smith
Family:
Previous relationship: Paul Wilson investment banker Widowed, 1963

3 children: Nicole, Kesha, Paul

Biography:
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson proudly represents Florida’s 24th congressional district.

Recognizing her record of service and productivity, in 2010 voters overwhelmingly elected her to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. As a former educator, elementary school principal, community leader, school board member, state legislator, and founder of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, Congresswoman Wilson earned a reputation as a “Voice for the Voiceless.” Her tenure in Congress also has been marked by her signature spirit of unrelenting advocacy on behalf of the less fortunate.

The Florida lawmaker has continued her mission to improve the quality of life for her constituency by creating jobs with dignity, improving See more >>

Education

Greek Organizations:

Office History

Congressional Offices:
State Legislature Offices:
State Leadership Positions:

Election Results

  • 2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)
    24th Congressional District of Florida
    Frederica Smith Wilson, 75.55%
    Democrat
    Lavern Spicer, 20.40%
    Republican
    Christine Olivo, 4.04%
    Independent
  • 2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)
    24th Congressional District of Florida
    Frederica Smith Wilson, 100.00%
    Democrat
  • 2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)
    24th Congressional District of Florida
    Frederica Smith Wilson, 100.00%
    Democrat
  • 2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)
    24th Congressional District of Florida
    Frederica Smith Wilson, 86.18%
    Democrat
    Dufirston Julio Neree, 10.16%
    Republican
    Luis E Fernandez, 3.66%
    Non-designated
  • 2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)
    24th Congressional District of Florida
    Frederica Smith Wilson, 100.00%
    Democrat
  • 2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)
    17th Congressional District of Florida
    Frederica Smith Wilson, 86.21%
    Democrat
    Roderick D. Vereen, 13.79%
    Non-designated

Employment History

Associated Organizations

Election campaign: Place of worship:

  • Historic St. Agnes Episcopal Church (Miami, Fla.)

Membership: Founder:

  • Stop Day Enough is Enough (1996-)

  • 5000 Role Models of Excellence Inc. (1993-)

Board membership:

  • Women's Action for New Directions Educational (2004)

  • President's Summit for America's Future (1997)

    Miami Delegate

Awards

  • President's Volunteer Service Award (AmeriCorps) (Feb. 2024)

  • Defender of Children (First Focus Campaign for Children) (Jan. 2024)

  • Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (June 2020)

  • Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2018)

  • David Lawrence Jr. Champion for Children Award (Children's Trust) (July 2017)

  • Doctor of Human Letters (Bethune-Cookman University) (Dec. 10, 2016)

  • Community Service Award (Word of Life Bible Ministry (Miami, Fla.)) (2016)

  • Visionary Honoree (Little Haiti Cultural Complex Women's International Month) (2016)

  • Appreciation Trophy (City of North Miami, Fla.) (2016)

  • Appreciation Trophy (City of Miami Gardens, Fla.) (2016)

  • Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Community Service Award (Broward (Fla.) Black Elected Officials) (March 1, 2013)

  • Services to Youth Award (The Links Inc.) (2013)

  • I AM EMPOWERED Award for Jobs (National Urban League) (2013)

  • Voices of Leadership Award (National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment) (April 2012)

  • First Annual Humanitarian Award (Youth Power Movement) (2012)

  • Defender of Children (First Focus Campaign for Children) (2012)

  • Award of Excellence (Louie Bing Scholarship Fund Inc.) (2012)

  • The Grio's 100 (TheGrio.com) (2012)

  • Salutes South Florida's 100 Accomplished Caribbean Americans (International Career and Business Alliance) (2012)

  • H.T. Smith Lifetime Achievement Award (Miami-Dade (Fla.) Chamber of Commerce) (2011)

  • Timeless Service to Mankind (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority) (2011)

  • Green Diamond Award (AKA Educational Advancement Foundation) (2008)

  • Leaders in Learning Award (Florida Cable Telecommunications Association) (2008)

  • County Partner Award (Florida Association of Counties) (2008)

  • Rosa Parks Coretta Scott King Award (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority) (2008)

  • Legislator of the Year (American School Health Association) (2008)

  • Scroll of Merit for Public Education Advocacy (National Medical Association) (2008)

  • Jessie C. Trice Humanitarian Award (2007)

  • Legislative Recognition Award (Florida Association of Women Lawyers) (2007)

  • Legislator of the Year (Florida Association of School Administrators) (2007)

  • Pathway to Opportunity Appreciation Award (Miami Dade College) (2007)

  • Community Service Award (Liberty City Community Action Agency) (2007)

  • Milton Morris Award (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) (2007)

  • Celebration of Excellence (National Pan Hellenic Council Inc.) (2006)

  • Rosemary Barkett Award (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) (2006)

  • North Dade Exemplary Service Award (Kiwanis Club of Miami Shores (Fla.)) (2006)

  • Candace Award, Greater Miami (Fla.) Chapter (National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc.) (2006)

  • Health Leadership Award (Health Council of South Florida Inc.) (2006)

  • Health Hero Award (Community Health of South Florida Inc.) (2006)

  • Legislative Excellence Award (Antlers Temple #39 I.B.P.O.E.W. Inc.) (2006)

  • Youth Leadership Award (Community Action Agency) (2006)

  • Legislative Action Recognition (CEO Magazine) (2006)

  • Audrey McCollum Scholarship Award (South Florida Chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists) (2006)

  • Katrina Humanitarian Award (Project H.O.P.E.) (2006)

  • Mentoring Award (Day of the Child) (2006)

  • Small Business Development Appreciation Award (Florida Atlantic University) (2006)

  • 108th Anniversary Appreciation Award (Historic St. Agnes Episcopal Church (Miami, Fla.)) (2006)

  • Appreciation Award (Miami-Dade (Fla.) Police Department) (2006)

  • Participation Award (Holy Faith Missionary Baptist Church (Miami Gardens, Fla.)) (2006)

  • Women Builders of Community Dreams Award (City of Miami, Fla.) (2006)

  • SGA Acknowledgement of Florida's Residents Access Grant Award (Barry University) (2006)

  • Legislative Hero Award (SEIU Florida Healthcare Union) (2006)

  • Links of Gold Award (The Links Inc.) (2005)

  • Emerald Service Award (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority) (2005)

  • Distinguished Service Award (Miami Gardens Jaycees) (2005)

  • Carrie P. Meek Education Leadership Achievement Award (Nova Southeastern University) (2005)

  • Soror of the Year, Thomasville, Ga. Chapter (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority) (2005)

  • Soror of the Year (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Fort Walton Beach (Fla.) Chapter) (2005)

  • Soror of the Year (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Ft. Pierce (Fla.) Chapter) (2005)

  • Shaker Award (Millennium Movers Inc.) (2004)

  • One of Miami's 50 Most Influential Black Business Professionals (Network Miami Magazine) (2004)

  • Legislative Recognition Award (Sierra Club Florida Chapter) (2004)

  • Chairman's Award (History and Research Foundation of South Florida Inc.) (2004)

  • Distinguished Community Leader Award (Northside Seventh Day Adventist Church (Miami, Fla.)) (2004)

  • Legislator of the Year Award (Easter Seals of Miami-Dade (Fla.)) (2004)

  • Legislator Achievement Award (Association of Black Health-System Pharmacists) (2004)

  • Educator of the Year (Florida Education Association) (2004)

  • Legislative Leadership Award (American Cancer Society Florida Chapter) (2004)

  • Citizen of the Year Award (Community Action Agency) (2004)

  • L'Union Fait la Force Award (Western Union) (2003)

  • Outstanding Leadership and Support for HIV/AIDS and Health Care (Florida AIDS Action) (2002)

  • Leadership Award (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority) (2001)

  • Morris Milton Memorial Award (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Florida Chapter) (2001)

  • Hall of Fame (Imperial Daughters of Isis Miami Beach (Fla.)) (1999)

  • Champion for All Poor and Minority Students (Youth Crime Watch/Citizens Crime Watch) (1998)

  • Peacemaker of the Year (Peace Education Foundation) (1998)

  • Spectrum Award (American Red Cross) (1998)

  • Doctor of Humane Letters, honorary degree (Florida Memorial University) (1998)

  • Kuumba Award (South Florida Association of Black Journalists) (1994)

  • Outstanding Southerner (Southern Living) (May 1993)

  • Image Maker (Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (Miami, Fla.)) (1993)

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Contact Information

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address: 2080 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-0924
Phone: 202-225-4506
Fax: 202-226-0777
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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2017 (Amendment), 2016, 2015, 2015 (Amendment), 2014, 2014 (Amendment), 2014 (Amendment), 2013, 2012, 2011, 2011 (Amendment)
Election Candidate: 2010, 2010 (Amendment)
Extension Letter: 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2015, 2015, 2013
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Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.19
(House Average: 0.25)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $87,088.05
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Staff Salaries Paid:
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