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83-year-old Rep. Frederica Wilson confirms retirement from Congress

Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) confirmed Friday that she will retire from Congress, just days after denying Axios' reporting that she had told allies she wouldn't seek another term. Why it matters: The 83-year-old had been under considerable pressure not to run for reelection after missing weeks of...

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AxiosNews report · May 29, 3:06 PM

83-year-old Rep. Frederica Wilson confirms retirement from Congress

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Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) confirmed Friday that she will retire from Congress, just days after denying Axios' reporting that she had told allies she wouldn't seek another term. Why it...

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NBC NewsNews report · May 29, 2:54 PM

Rep. Frederica Wilson, an 83-year-old Florida Democrat, won’t seek re-election

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Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., a former teacher and principal known in Congress for her colorful outfits and matching hats, said she will not seek re-election this fall.

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