Polling Average
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27.2%
23.5%
Democrat
Oliver Gilbert
Democrat
Oliver Gilbert
FL-24 Democratic nominee?
$65.4K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Mayor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age53 years old (Aug 15, 1972)
GenderMale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundAttorney
EducationFlorida A&M University — B.A. (Criminal Justice)
Notable personal detailsOliver G. Gilbert III is an American politician and attorney who served as Mayor of Miami Gardens (2012–2020) and has served as a Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District 1 since 2020, including a term as chair of the county commission. He has worked as a prosecutor as an Assistant State Attorney in Broward County and later in private legal practice. He earned a B.A. in criminal justice from Florida A&M University and a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports using county revenue and targeted fees to fund public services, infrastructure, affordable housing, and transit expansion and has backed budget measures that increase or preserve local revenue to avoid cuts to public safety and services. Emphasizes investments in economic development and small-business support alongside maintaining or modestly increasing fees/taxes when needed to cover shortfalls.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to care through Medicaid expansion and strengthening Affordable Care Act subsidies, and has advocated investing in local healthcare services and preventive care.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate expresses support for reproductive rights and the idea that women should have control over their bodies; he has spoken positively about expanding abortion access (e.g., ballot measures) while focusing on communicating and organizing to win voter support.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks on all gun sales and community-based violence prevention programs while opposing defunding police and advocating that law enforcement have necessary resources. Emphasizes police-community engagement, implicit-bias training, and investments in youth programs to address gun violence.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Oliver Gilbert is being discussed as a possible successor in Florida’s 24th Congressional District after Rep. Frederica Wilson announced she will retire from Congress. The seat is still expected to stay Democratic-leaning, and the Democratic primary is set for August 18. The retirement has put the district’s race in focus, with potential candidates already being talked about.
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Polls
FL-24 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
FL-24 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Oliver Gilbert for FL-24 Democratic nominee?
Jackson Health union
Labor organization
Jackson Health union endorsed Oliver Gilbert in the CD 24 race.
Miami Community Newspapers
Public figure
Miami Community Newspapers endorsed Oliver Gilbert for Congress.
Frederica Wilson
Public figure
Frederica Wilson endorsed Oliver Gilbert for Florida's 24th Congressional District.
Rodney Harris
Elected official
Miami Gardens Mayor Rodney Harris endorsed Oliver Gilbert in the Democratic primary for Florida's 24th Congressional District.
Daniella Levine Cava
Public figure
Daniella Levine Cava endorsed Oliver Gilbert in the race for Florida's 24th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$524.3K
$393.2K
$262.2K
$131.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$524.3K
$223.1K
$301.2K
$16.7K
Source: FEC