U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn of South Carolina endorsed Kendrick Meek Jr. in the Democratic primary for Florida’s 24th congressional district on August 18, stating that Meek’s civil rights work and family connection to the seat make him a strong candidate to help Democrats regain the House majority.

Meek, the grandson of former Congresswoman Carrie Meek and son of former Representative Kendrick Meek, filed for the race in early June. He has worked as a House Judiciary Committee intern, a legal assistant with the Human Rights Campaign, and an attorney in land use and real estate law. He is one of seven Democrats seeking the nomination. Wilson, who has represented the district since 2003, announced in June that she will retire after the November general election. The district includes Miami Gardens, Hollywood, Miramar, and Pembroke Park, and a 2024 poll showed 68.7% of voters supported Kamala Harris.

Clyburn said Meek’s advocacy with the Human Rights Campaign, the American Civil Liberties Union, and SAVE, as well as his legal career, demonstrate his commitment to civil rights and community leadership. He added that Republicans in the South are working to weaken Black political power, and that Meek is the type of leader House Democrats need to protect that representation. Meek said he is honored to receive support from Clyburn, who helped shape voting rights legislation alongside his grandmother and father. He pledged to stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Clyburn and other leaders to fight for his community in Congress.

The primary will be held on August 18, with the general election scheduled for November 3. The outcome of the Democratic primary will likely determine who succeeds Wilson in the district, which has a Democratic leaning but could be impacted by the recent redistricting that reduced the number of Black‑majority districts in Florida.