FL-24 Democratic nominee?
2dThat’s below the previous low of 33%, setting a fresh floor for Oliver Gilbert in the FL-24 Democratic nominee race.
22%11%
Democrat
Oliver Gilbert
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Florida
Democrat
Oliver Gilbert
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Florida
$86.0K
AUG 25, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — FL-24 Democratic nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
22%chance to win
$86.0KAUG 25, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
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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Political 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.
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Recent changes in prediction-market odds, polling and campaign status.
Latest 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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Latest Polls
FL-24 Democratic nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Oliver Gilbert currently averages 26.4%, ranking second in this race, 6.0 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 26.4%Position: secondMargin: -6.0 ptsLatest poll: 23.4% (Aug 5 - 6)Polls included: 4
Average recalculated from polls through Aug 5 - 6.
Polling Average
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26.4%
32.4%
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$812.1K
$609.1K
$406.1K
$203.0K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$812.1K
$229.1K
$583.0K
$30.7K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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