Why Was Wilson Absent From Congress?
Wilson said her absence was due to surgery she received on her left eye, noting in a statement earlier this month that she was unable to fly under her doctors’ orders. The congresswoman said she stayed active in local political and advocacy work during her time away from the House.
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Big Number
43. That is how many consecutive votes Wilson missed from April 17 to May 14.
Key Background
Wilson first joined Congress in 2011 representing Florida’s 17th district. She represented the state’s 24th district, which incorporates Miami Beach, eastern Miami-Dade County and parts of southern Broward county. Dr. Rudolph Moise, a Democrat who recently dropped out of the race for Florida’s 20th Congressional District, is running for Wilson’s district. State Democratic Sen. Shevrin Jones is not running for reelection and may also look to replace Wilson as a lead contender for her seat. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert is also a likely candidate, according to the Herald, reporting he has over $1 million remaining in his political committee.
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Further Reading
2 House Members Have Been Absent For Weeks, Missing Dozens Of Votes (Forbes)