Rep. Frederica Wilson Retiring From Congress After Wave Of Absences

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. Check back for updates.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video