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Kendrick Meek
Kendrick Meek
FL-24 Democratic nominee?
$133.0K
AUG 25, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — FL-24 Democratic nominee?
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$133.0KAUG 25, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer U.S. Representative
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
Age60 years old (Sep 6, 1966)
GenderMale
BackgroundPolitician
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EducationFlorida A&M University — B.S. (1989)
Notable personal detailsKendrick Brett Meek is an American politician and attorney who served as the U.S. Representative for Florida’s 17th congressional district from 2003 to 2011, after serving in the Florida House (1994–1998) and Florida Senate (1998–2002). He earned a B.S. from Florida A&M University in 1989. Meek was the 2010 Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Florida.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Kendrick Meek’s campaign emphasizes making the economy work for workers, not just the wealthy. His platform includes expanding the Child Tax Credit and other tax relief for working families, while opposing more tax breaks for large corporations and billionaires.
Healthcare
Kendrick Meek supported major health care reform that would expand coverage, lower costs, and bar insurers from denying coverage for preexisting conditions. He also backed strengthening community health centers and preserving Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement to improve access, especially in rural areas.
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Immigration & Border
Supports family reunification, legal status and a path to permanent residence for undocumented immigrants, and stronger legal protections for workers. Also backed the DREAM Act and public statements emphasizing due process for Haitian migrants and fair treatment of immigrants.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Kendrick Meek publicly described himself as pro-choice and was characterized as having a solid pro-abortion stance. He also received an early endorsement from NARAL Pro-Choice America, which cited his support for a woman's right to choose.
Climate & Energy
Kendrick Meek has a record of supporting clean energy and climate-related measures in Congress, including votes tied to clean energy tax credits, energy efficiency, and climate change policy. He has also said energy policy should be bipartisan and described natural gas as a part of the energy mix alongside climate concerns and affordability.
Public Safety & Guns
Kendrick Meek has a pro-gun-control voting record and was rated D by the NRA. His recorded positions include votes against shielding gun manufacturers from lawsuits over gun misuse, and he was described as supporting an assault-weapons-ban renewal effort.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Kendrick Meek is in the news because Florida’s new congressional map has reshaped the Democratic primary landscape in South Florida. In the 20th District, the race now includes multiple Black Democratic candidates, raising concerns about vote splitting in a historically Black district. The broader redistricting fight has also reduced the number of Democratic-leaning seats in Florida and is being challenged in court.
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Articles
CTChicago Tribune3 months ago
How redistricting pit Wasserman Schultz against FL Democrats
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NYNew York Post3 months ago
Rep. Frederica Wilson, 83, will retire from Congress
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TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer3 months ago
How redistricting pitted Wasserman Schultz against Black Democrats in Florida
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$657.6K
$493.2K
$328.8K
$164.4K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$657.6K
$114.8K
$542.8K
$28.6K
Source: FEC
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