Healthcare Union Endorses Shevrin Jones for Florida's 24th Congressional District
State Senator Shevrin Jones has received a significant endorsement from 1199SEIU Florida, a major healthcare workers' union, in his campaign for Florida's 24th Congressional District. The union, representing over 25,000 healthcare employees, supports Jones due to his longstanding advocacy for working families and healthcare access. Jones, a Miami Gardens Democrat and former teacher, has served in the state legislature for nearly 14 years and is Florida's first openly LGBTQ state senator. He is running to succeed retiring U.S. Representative Frederica Wilson. The endorsement from 1199SEIU adds to a list of supporters, including the Miami AFL-CIO and United Teachers of Dade. Jones is one of seven Democrats in the race, with polling indicating a close contest between him and Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert.