Corrine Brown

Democrat Representative of Florida's 5th district

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Congresses Served

House Terms

January 1, 1946 (79 years old)

Birthday

Served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida from 1993 to 2017.
Initially elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1982, serving for ten years.
First African-American woman to represent Florida in Congress, winning her seat in a newly drawn district designed to include a majority of African-American voters.
Faced significant challenges due to redistricting and legal battles over the constitutionality of her district.
Experienced a federal felony conviction for corruption related to a non-profit organization, resulting in a five-year prison sentence and restitution order.
Conviction was later overturned on appeal, but she ultimately pleaded guilty to a related charge to avoid retrial.
Had a notable voting record on various issues, including strong support for reproductive rights and lower ratings from conservative and agricultural interest groups.
Involved in several political controversies, including ethics investigations and objections to electoral vote counts in presidential elections.
Attempted to return to politics in 2022 but finished fourth in the Democratic primary for a House seat.