Rep. Frederica Wilson Retiring From Congress After Wave Of Absences
Rep. Frederica Wilson has announced her retirement from Congress following a series of absences. The 83-year-old representative stated that she will not seek a ninth term, expressing that it is time for her to step down. This decision comes shortly after she dismissed rumors about her departure from Congress.
- ▪Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., is retiring from Congress after a wave of absences.
- ▪She announced her exit on Friday morning.
- ▪Wilson, 83, stated she would not seek her ninth term, saying, 'I think it’s time.'
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BreakingBusinessRep. Frederica Wilson Retiring From Congress After Wave Of AbsencesByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 01:05pm EDTTopline Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., is retiring from Congress after a wave of absences from the House floor in April and May, according to multiple reports, stepping down not long after she denied a “crazy rumor” that she was exiting.Wilson announced her exit from Congress on Friday morning.Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty ImagesKey FactsWilson, 83, told the Miami Herald she would not seek her ninth term in Congress, saying, “I think it’s time.”This is a developing story.
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