Rep. Jared Moskowitz won the Democratic primary in Florida’s 25th Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating union organizer and democratic socialist Oliver Larkin with 63 percent of the vote. The victory in the newly drawn coastal district stretching from Miami-Dade to Palm Beach County advances Moskowitz to a challenging general election matchup against Republican Scott Singer in November.
Moskowitz, who previously represented the 23rd District, was forced to seek a new seat after Florida’s Republican-controlled legislature approved a redistricting map in 2026 that redrawn his old district. The new 25th District was configured by Republicans to favor GOP candidates, making it one of the most competitive races for any Democratic incumbent this cycle. Despite the challenging terrain, Moskowitz secured the Democratic nomination by a wide margin, with Larkin finishing at 37 percent.
The race attracted national attention as a proxy battle between moderate and progressive wings of the Democratic Party. Larkin, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, campaigned on a platform critical of Moskowitz’s pro-Israel positions and centrist voting record. Moskowitz, a two-term incumbent, emphasized his independence and willingness to challenge both parties, noting in a statement that voters “sent a clear message” by rejecting the DSA challenge.
Moskowitz’s background includes service in the DeSantis administration before his election to Congress, a record that has occasionally drawn criticism from progressives. His pro-Israel stance, supported by major pro-Israel donor networks, also became a focal point of Larkin’s campaign. However, Moskowitz’s message of pragmatic problem-solving resonated with Democratic primary voters in the district.
The general election in November will pit Moskowitz against Singer, a former mayor of Boca Raton who won the Republican primary with 31 percent of the vote. Political analysts view the race as highly competitive, given the district’s Republican lean and the national political environment. Moskowitz will need to appeal to independent and moderate Republican voters to overcome the district’s structural disadvantage for Democrats.
The Florida primary results reflected broader trends in the 2026 midterm cycle, with fellow Democratic incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz also advancing in her primary on the same evening. Like Moskowitz, Wasserman Schultz faced redistricting challenges and a contested primary, winning her race in the 20th District with 46 percent of the vote. Both victories underscore the resilience of moderate Democrats in Florida despite the state’s rightward shift in recent years.
Sources
- Tallahassee Democrat — Moskowitz’s 63.5 percent vote share and primary results
- Florida Phoenix — Detailed primary results, Moskowitz’s statement, and Singer’s Republican primary performance
- USA Today Network — Confirmation of Moskowitz’s win and district details
- Al Jazeera — Larkin’s background as union organizer and DSA alignment
- NBC News / WLRN — Moskowitz’s narrow victory margin and district competitiveness
