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The latest from the Kendrick Meek campaign for Florida's 24th Congressional District.
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August 12, 2026
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi Endorses Kendrick Meek for Congress
Pelosi cites threats to Black representation in her endorsement of Meek: “We simply must send the strongest fighter” to represent FL-24 in Washington.
Read more →August 6, 2026
Kendrick Meek Raises $658,000 for FL-24 Race
Kendrick Meek for Congress announced that his campaign has raised more than $658,000 since his campaign’s June 12th launch and has $115,000 in cash on hand ahead of the August 18th primary, with more than 2,900 individual donations.
Read more →July 27, 2026
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers Endorses Kendrick Meek for Congress
The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART) officially endorsed Kendrick Meek for Congress in Florida’s 24th Congressional District, citing his unwavering commitment to protecting worker safety, defending collective bargaining rights, and expanding the middle class.
Read more →July 24, 2026
Longtime Radio Pioneer and Executive Jerry Rushin Endorses Kendrick Meek for Congress
Longtime South Florida radio personality and executive Jerry Rushin officially endorsed Kendrick Meek for Congress in Florida’s 24th Congressional District, citing Meek’s readiness to lead on Day One and his commitment to bringing bold, new leadership to the community.
Read more →July 21, 2026
Longtime North Miami City Councilman and LGBTQ Advocate Scott Galvin Endorses Kendrick Meek for Congress
Longtime North Miami City Councilman and community advocate Scott Galvin officially endorsed Kendrick Meek for Congress in Florida’s 24th Congressional District, citing Meek’s commitment to responsive leadership, constituent services, and protecting South Florida’s diverse communities.
Read more →July 16, 2026
Kendrick Meek Statement on President Trump’s Address to the Nation
Kendrick Meek, candidate for Florida’s 24th Congressional District, released the following statement on Donald Trump’s address to the nation.
Read more →July 16, 2026
New York Congressman Tim Kennedy Endorses Kendrick Meek for Congress
New York Congressman Tim Kennedy officially endorsed Kendrick Meek for Congress in Florida's 24th Congressional District, citing Meek’s unwavering commitment to tackling the gun violence epidemic.
Read more →July 15, 2026
Meek Raises Blockbuster $485,000 in Just 18 Days
Kendrick Meek for Congress announced that his campaign has raised more than $485,000 in the second quarter of 2026 since his campaign’s June 12th launch and has $419,000 in cash on hand.
Read more →July 15, 2026
Congresswoman Linda Sánchez Endorses Kendrick Meek for Congress
Congresswoman Linda Sánchez of California, former Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, officially endorsed Kendrick Meek for Congress in Florida's 24th Congressional District.
Read more →July 8, 2026
Legendary Miami-Dade Leader and Educator Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Endorses Kendrick Meek for Congress
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Board Member Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall endorsed Kendrick Meek for Congress in Florida's 24th Congressional District.
Read more →July 7, 2026
Civil Rights Champion and Longtime Educator Dr. Adora Obi Nweze Endorses Kendrick Meek for Congress
Civil rights icon, veteran educator and community advocate Dr. Adora Obi Nweze endorsed Kendrick Meek for Congress in Florida's 24th Congressional district.
Read more →July 2, 2026
Congressman Steven Horsford Endorses Kendrick Meek for Congress
Congressman Steven Horsford, Chair Emeritus of the Congressional Black Caucus, endorsed Kendrick Meek and will campaign with him across the district today.
Read more →June 29, 2026
Kendrick Meek Statement on Haitian American Leaders' Call for Action in Response to Supreme Court's Devastating Decision on TPS for Haitians
Meek joins the National Haitian American Elected Officials Network in calling for the passage of legislation to extend TPS to Haiti by law and keep families together.
Read more →June 26, 2026
Former Democratic Whip Clyburn Endorses Meek, Cites Need for New Generation of Leadership
Kendrick Meek for Congress announced the endorsement of Congressman Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, former House Democratic Whip and senior member of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Read more →June 26, 2026
Meek Calls for President Trump to Extend TPS for Venezuelans, Halt Deportations in Light of Catastrophic Humanitarian Disaster
Following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Meek calls on President Trump and DHS to immediately halt deportations and fully restore Temporary Protected Status.
Read more →June 25, 2026
Kendrick Meek Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
After the Supreme Court sided with President Trump in his efforts to end TPS for Haitians, Meek calls for protections to be immediately restored.
Read more →June 12, 2026
Kendrick Meek, Jr. Kicks off Election Bid: ‘We Need a New Generation of Leadership with the Courage to Fight for Working People’
At his grandmother Carrie Meek’s historic home in Miami, Kendrick Meek, Jr. announced his candidacy for Florida’s 24th Congressional District, vowing to fight for affordable housing, healthcare, and working families across South Florida.
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August 13, 2026
'The progressive leader South Florida needs': Nancy Pelosi backs Kendrick Meek Jr. for CD 24
Pelosi's endorsement cites threats to Black representation in Congress and the South, adding to a growing list of national and local backers.
Read more →August 11, 2026
New face, old bloodline: Can Miami political royalty push a scion into Congress?
A Miami Herald profile on Kendrick Meek Jr.'s campaign to succeed his grandmother, Carrie Meek, and father, Kendrick Meek Sr., in Florida's 24th Congressional District.
Read more →August 4, 2026
Three generations of service: How the Meek legacy shaped a new congressional candidate
A Miami Times profile traces three generations of Meek family service — from Carrie P. Meek's 1979 campaign launch, to Kendrick Meek Sr.'s tenure in Congress, to Kendrick Meek Jr.'s bid for Florida's 24th District.
Read more →July 27, 2026
SMART union backs ‘next-generation ally’ Kendrick Meek Jr. in crowded CD 24 contest
A labor union representing some 230,000 workers across the sheet metal, HVAC, roofing, mass transit and freight rail industries is throwing its might behind lawyer Kendrick Meek Jr.’s bid for Florida’s 24th Congressional District.
Read more →July 14, 2026
Zo knows: Alonzo Mourning backs Kendrick Meek Jr. in CD 24
Alonzo Mourning — NBA Hall of Famer, Olympic Gold Medalist and one of Miami's most prominent philanthropists — is backing Meek in the crowded Democratic Primary for Florida's 24th Congressional District.
Read more →July 9, 2026
More Democratic leaders rally behind Kendrick Meek Jr.'s congressional bid
Kendrick Meek Jr.'s campaign for Florida's 24th Congressional District picked up three endorsements this week, each representing a vital support base for candidates seeking federal office.
Read more →July 2, 2026
Steven Horsford backs Kendrick Meek Jr. in CD 24 race, joins local effort on TPS
A Congressional Black Caucus leader is adding his national profile — and Caribbean advocacy — to Kendrick Meek Jr.'s campaign for Florida's 24th Congressional District.
Read more →June 30, 2026
Bill Nelson backs ‘uniquely prepared’ Kendrick Meek Jr. for CD 24
A four-decade family friendship has prompted a high-profile endorsement in the race for Florida's 24th Congressional District.
Read more →June 28, 2026
Kendrick Meek, Jr. is running for Congress, says he is hoping to follow in family footsteps
The 29-year-old attorney, grandson of Carrie Meek and son of Kendrick Meek, is hoping to stand out from the pack by going after young voters.
Read more →June 27, 2026
'The kind of leader House Democrats need': Jim Clyburn backs Kendrick Meek Jr. in CD 24 race
A civil rights icon and longtime Democratic power broker in the U.S. House is backing the candidate carrying a family legacy in Florida's 24th Congressional District.
Read more →June 21, 2026
NBC6 Impact: Kendrick Meek Jr. running for Congressional District 24
On NBC6 Impact, Jackie Nespral speaks with Kendrick Meek Jr. about his campaign to represent Florida's 24th Congressional District.
Read more →June 10, 2026
Kendrick Meek Jr. files to run in Florida's 24th District
The son of former Congressman Kendrick Meek filed his state paperwork to run in Florida's 24th District, shaking up a field of high-profile local politicians.
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