U.S. House, Florida 24th Congressional District · Election November 3, 2026 · Updated
Who should I vote for in Florida's 24th Congressional District?
Oliver G. Gilbert III has the strongest record in Florida's 24th Congressional District. Oliver G. Gilbert III scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Oliver G. Gilbert III's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Te Mayonna Brown (6 of 15 criteria) and Patricia Gonzalez (1 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.
Republican
Te Mayonna Brown
Not enough public record for a score
Public evidence on 6 of 15 criteria
- Character
- 50
- Qualifications
- 50
- Performance
- NR
Democratic
Strongest record
Oliver G. Gilbert III
61 / 100
Public evidence on 9 of 15 criteria
- Character
- 50
- Qualifications
- 70
- Performance
- NR
Write-in
Patricia Gonzalez
Not enough public record for a score
Public evidence on 1 of 15 criteria
- Character
- NR
- Qualifications
- 50
- Performance
- NR
The good, the bad and the unresolved
The record
The notable facts of each candidate's public life, each tied to a source and confirmed to be this person. Unresolved matters are labeled with where they stand and do not move a score.
Te Mayonna Brown
No notable items confirmed in news archives or public documents.
Oliver G. Gilbert III
- Credit2022-12
Chosen by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners as its chair, serving as chair in 2024.
Patricia Gonzalez
No notable items confirmed in news archives or public documents.
Who they are
Character
Integrity
Tells the truth, keeps their word, and takes no private gain from public office.
Te Mayonna Brown. Campaign reports are on file with the FEC through July 29, 2026. No FEC administrative fine found.
Sources: FEC candidate page, FEC administrative fines search
Oliver G. Gilbert III. A House candidate financial disclosure for FL24 was filed July 1, 2026, and campaign reports are on file with the FEC through July 29, 2026. No FEC administrative fine found.
Sources: House Clerk candidate financial disclosure, Filing ID 10081132, FEC candidate page, FEC administrative fines search
Patricia Gonzalez. No public record found.
Courage
Takes a stand that costs them something, including telling their own side no.
Te Mayonna Brown. No public record found.
Oliver G. Gilbert III. No public record found.
Patricia Gonzalez. No public record found.
Accountability
Owns mistakes, answers hard questions, and works in the open.
Te Mayonna Brown. Took part in a televised July 2026 candidate forum for the District 24 seat at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex, moderated by NBC 6 and the Miami Herald.
Oliver G. Gilbert III. Took part in a June 30, 2026 town hall debate at Florida Memorial University and a televised July 2026 District 24 candidate forum moderated by NBC 6 and the Miami Herald.
Sources: WLRN, July 16, 2026 (Miami Herald photo caption), NBC 6 South Florida, July 22, 2026
Patricia Gonzalez. No public record found.
Temperament and judgment
Steady under pressure, decides on evidence, and treats opponents and staff with respect.
Te Mayonna Brown. No public record found.
Oliver G. Gilbert III. Mayor of Miami Gardens for eight years and a Miami-Dade County commissioner from 2020 to 2026, including as board chair. No censure, reprimand or ethics finding found.
Sources: Campaign site, My Story, Miami Herald (via Yahoo), June 2024
Patricia Gonzalez. No public record found.
Fidelity to the oath
Uses power inside its limits: accepts certified results, obeys court rulings, follows the rules of the office.
Te Mayonna Brown. No public record found.
Oliver G. Gilbert III. Held sworn local office as Miami Gardens mayor and Miami-Dade commissioner. A 2020 state attorney probe closed with no charges; no finding of misuse of office found.
Sources: CBS News Miami, Aug. 18, 2026, Florida Bulldog, June 2020
Patricia Gonzalez. No public record found.
What they bring
Qualifications
Relevant experience
Has done work that prepares them for this specific office.
Te Mayonna Brown. Describes herself as a real estate developer, businesswoman and former teacher. Has not held public office.
Source: Campaign site, Meet Te Brown
Oliver G. Gilbert III. Eight years as mayor of Miami Gardens, then Miami-Dade County commissioner from 2020 and board chair; an attorney.
Sources: Campaign site, My Story, Miami Herald (via Yahoo), June 2024, Miami-Dade County, About Commissioner Gilbert
Patricia Gonzalez. No public record found.
Command of the job
Knows the issues and knows what the office can and cannot do.
Te Mayonna Brown. Publishes issue positions on housing, drug prices, H-1B visas, veterans, deportation and traditional values in general terms.
Source: Campaign site, home page
Oliver G. Gilbert III. Publishes detailed plans, including a BUILD Act with nine specified federal education and workforce measures, and positions on health care, taxes, child care and transit.
Patricia Gonzalez. No public record found.
Communication
Explains plainly, persuades, and listens.
Te Mayonna Brown. Publishes issue pages and took part in a televised July 2026 candidate forum.
Sources: Campaign site, home page, NBC 6 South Florida, July 22, 2026
Oliver G. Gilbert III. Publishes plain-language issue pages and gave television interviews after the primary. Has not completed Ballotpedia's 2026 survey.
Patricia Gonzalez. Completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026.
Roots in the constituency
Lives there, knows the people, and is funded by them.
Te Mayonna Brown. No public record found.
Oliver G. Gilbert III. Born and raised in Miami Gardens, which lies in the district, and served as its mayor. FEC by-state totals show about 93 percent of itemized individual contributions from Florida.
Sources: Miami-Dade County, About Commissioner Gilbert, CBS News Miami, Aug. 18, 2026, FEC contribution totals by state
Patricia Gonzalez. No public record found.
Management
Can build and run an organization.
Te Mayonna Brown. Campaign reports are on file with the FEC through July 29, 2026. No FEC administrative fine found.
Sources: FEC candidate page, FEC administrative fines search
Oliver G. Gilbert III. Campaign reports are on file with the FEC through July 29, 2026. No FEC administrative fine found.
Sources: FEC candidate page, FEC administrative fines search
Patricia Gonzalez. No public record found.
What they deliver
Performance
Results
Turns ideas into outcomes.
Te Mayonna Brown. No public record found.
Oliver G. Gilbert III. No public record found.
Patricia Gonzalez. No public record found.
Showing up
Does the basic work of the job.
Te Mayonna Brown. No public record found.
Oliver G. Gilbert III. No public record found.
Patricia Gonzalez. No public record found.
Constituent service
Solves problems for the people they represent.
Te Mayonna Brown. No public record found.
Oliver G. Gilbert III. No public record found.
Patricia Gonzalez. No public record found.
Coalition building
Wins support beyond their own faction.
Te Mayonna Brown. No public record found.
Oliver G. Gilbert III. No public record found.
Patricia Gonzalez. No public record found.
Stewardship of public money
Treats tax dollars as someone else's money.
Te Mayonna Brown. No public record found.
Oliver G. Gilbert III. No public record found.
Patricia Gonzalez. No public record found.
How to read this
Each criterion is scored 0 to 4 against the written rubric in the Ballot Standard. NR means no record: there is no reliable public evidence either way, so the criterion is left out and never counts against the candidate. A total is published when at least 8 of 15 criteria have evidence.
A sitting officeholder has a longer public record than a first-time candidate, so the two totals rest on different amounts of evidence. Read the count of criteria beside each score. Low marks require an official finding or a primary record. Allegations and opinion are not used.
No policy position is scored. Evidence checked October 9, 2026. Campaigns and readers can send a correction with a public source to tpg@thepoliticalgroup.com.
Questions
Who should I vote for in Florida's 24th Congressional District?
Oliver G. Gilbert III has the strongest record in Florida's 24th Congressional District. Oliver G. Gilbert III scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Oliver G. Gilbert III's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Te Mayonna Brown (6 of 15 criteria) and Patricia Gonzalez (1 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.
Who is running in Florida's 24th Congressional District in 2026?
Te Mayonna Brown (Republican), Oliver G. Gilbert III (Democratic), Patricia Gonzalez (Write-in). The general election is November 3, 2026.
Is Te Mayonna Brown a good candidate for Congress?
Te Mayonna Brown has public evidence on 6 of the 15 Ballot Standard criteria, short of the 8 needed for a score. The evidence that exists is shown on the scorecard. No record never counts against a candidate.
Is Oliver G. Gilbert III a good candidate for Congress?
Oliver G. Gilbert III scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, with public evidence on 9 of 15 criteria: character 50 of 100, qualifications 70 of 100, performance no record. The standard measures character, qualifications and performance, not policy positions.
Is Patricia Gonzalez a good candidate for Congress?
Patricia Gonzalez has public evidence on 1 of the 15 Ballot Standard criteria, short of the 8 needed for a score. The evidence that exists is shown on the scorecard. No record never counts against a candidate.
How is the strongest record decided?
The candidate with the highest Ballot Standard score has the strongest record. Each of 15 criteria on character, qualifications and performance is scored 0 to 4 from public records and established reporting, the same way for every party. No policy position is scored, and unresolved accusations never move a score.
More on this race: every Florida race scored, the trailing candidate's path to victory, and the Florida 2026 election guide. Independent scorecard by The Political Group, not affiliated with any candidate or party.