Te
Mayonna Brown
Republican candidate for Florida's 24th Congressional District in the 2026 midterm election to succeed Rep. Frederica Wilson
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Background
Te Mayonna Brown is the Republican candidate for Florida's 24th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, running to succeed U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, who held the seat. [14, 15, 26]
Brown describes her background as an entrepreneur, real estate developer, and former educator. Her campaign biography, as summarized by local reporting, states she opened daycare centers, Montessori schools, and academies. She attended Harold Washington College and Roosevelt University after graduating from Austin High School in Chicago, where she was born and raised. [13, 17]
Brown is not the incumbent in this race. Her state filing lists an Aventura address, though reporting has also placed her in South Florida more broadly and one local outlet noted her campaign website listed Tampa as her residence, leaving her precise current location unclear from available sources. [13, 26]
Brown attracted national media attention during the campaign cycle, with outlets including The Bulwark and Mediaite reporting on various controversies surrounding her candidacy. [23, 25]
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 24, Florida
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- tebrownforflorida.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 2newsFlorida Bulldog report on opponent Gilbert identifies Brown as Republican challenger
Florida Bulldog published an investigation into Oliver Gilbert's county activities and public funding. Brown was identified as his Republican opponent; no new controversy or announcement involving Brown directly was reported.
Miami-Dade Commish Gilbert funneled $3M to nonprofit ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 26newsRace analysis: Brown raised $313,318 with ~97.7% self-funded; no 2026 polls published
The Political Group's analysis of FL-24 found no published 2026 polls. Brown had raised $313,318, spent $14,693, and had $298,626 cash on hand through the FEC reporting period ending July 29, 2026, with approximately 97.7% of receipts coming from self-funding.
What It Would Take for Te Mayonna Brown to Win FL-24 in 2026 ... · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25endorsementMiami Herald endorses Democrat Oliver Gilbert over Brown, citing her federal indictment
The Miami Herald endorsed Democrat Oliver Gilbert for FL-24, declining to back Brown and reporting on her 2023 federal wire-fraud indictment in Illinois. The paper noted her trial was tentatively scheduled for December 2026, after the election. These are allegations, not a finding of guilt.
Herald endorsement: U.S. House District 24 · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14newsNAACP voter-mobilization report identifies Brown as Republican challenger facing federal charges
The South Florida Times, reporting on the NAACP's $20 million voter-mobilization effort, identified Brown as Oliver Gilbert's Republican opponent and noted the federal criminal charges she faced in Illinois.
NAACP launches $20 million voter drive for November election as Blacks could lose representation - South Florida Times · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 18filingTe Mayonna Brown emerges as Republican nominee for Florida's 24th District
Brown won the Republican nomination for the open FL-24 seat. Incumbent Rep. Frederica Wilson was not seeking reelection. The general election was set for November 3, 2026.
News – Page 140 – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Apr 1, 2025newsBrown's husband pleads guilty to one wire-fraud count, sentenced to 70 months
Brown's husband pleaded guilty to one count related to the federal wire-fraud case and was sentenced to 70 months in prison. Brown continued to contest her own charges.
Herald endorsement: U.S. House District 24 · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $313K
- Spent
- $15K
- Cash on hand
- $299K
As of Jul 29, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6FL14203(opens in a new tab)
Sources 9
- [1] News – Page 140 – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Te Mayonna Brown | BallotReady(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [3] U.S. House, District 24 — Florida 2026 candidates compared(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] Miami-Dade Commish Gilbert funneled $3M to nonprofit ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [5] What It Would Take for Te Mayonna Brown to Win FL-24 in 2026 ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [6] Herald endorsement: U.S. House District 24(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [7] NAACP launches $20 million voter drive for November election as Blacks could lose representation - South Florida Times(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [8] Still Undecided? Compare the 2026 Candidates Running ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 13, 2026
- [9] Issues(opens in a new tab) Apr 21, 2026