Florida’s 25th Congressional District is shaping up to be one of South Florida’s most closely watched congressional races in the 2026 midterm elections, with seven candidates competing in the Democratic and Republican primaries.
The newly redrawn district stretches along South Florida’s Atlantic coast from Miami Beach north through parts of Broward County and into southern Palm Beach County, reaching Delray Beach.
Voters will first determine the Democratic and Republican nominees in the Florida primary election on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, before the winners advance to the November general election.
Who Is Running in Florida’s 25th Congressional District in 2026?
Seven candidates are competing in the Democratic and Republican primaries for Florida’s 25th Congressional District.
Democratic Candidates
The Democratic primary features:
- Jared Moskowitz
- Oliver Adams Larkin
Republican Candidates
The Republican primary includes:
- Dan Franzese
- George R. Moraitis
- Joseph “Joe” Kaufman
- Raven Harrison
- Scott Singer
The Florida Division of Elections lists the candidates as qualified for the 2026 election.
Florida District 25 Democratic Primary
The Democratic contest features Jared Moskowitz against Oliver Larkin.
Moskowitz currently serves in the U.S. House representing Florida’s 23rd Congressional District but moved his 2026 campaign to the newly configured District 25 following the redrawing of Florida’s congressional map.
That has created an incumbent-versus-challenger Democratic primary despite Moskowitz not currently representing District 25.
Larkin had initially been challenging Moskowitz in District 23 before also shifting his campaign into the new District 25.
The contest offers Democratic voters a significant choice over the direction of the party in the district.
Moskowitz has generally positioned himself as a more moderate Democrat and has occasionally broken with his party on high-profile votes, while Larkin is challenging him from the progressive side of the Democratic Party.
Recent polling has produced different pictures of the race, with some surveys showing Moskowitz ahead and another August poll suggesting a much closer contest.
Who Is Jared Moskowitz?
Jared Moskowitz is a sitting member of the U.S. House of Representatives who was first elected to Congress in 2022.
Before entering Congress, Moskowitz served in the Florida House of Representatives and later became director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
He developed a reputation in Congress as a Democrat willing to work across party lines and occasionally vote differently from the majority of his party.
Following the creation of Florida’s new congressional map, Moskowitz opted to seek election in District 25 for 2026.
Who Is Oliver Larkin?
Oliver Adams Larkin is challenging Moskowitz for the Democratic nomination.
Larkin has positioned himself to Moskowitz’s political left and has criticized the congressman over several of his votes and positions in Washington.
He originally entered the race against Moskowitz in District 23 before both candidates shifted their campaigns to the newly drawn District 25.
Their August 18 matchup will determine which Democrat advances to the November general election.
Florida District 25 Republican Primary
Republicans have a much larger field, with five candidates seeking the GOP nomination.
One of the most prominent candidates is Scott Singer, the mayor of Boca Raton.
Singer has emerged as a major contender in the Republican primary and has led at least one recent poll of GOP voters.
However, polling of the Republican contest has not been entirely consistent, leaving the nomination competitive heading into Election Day.
Who Is Scott Singer?
Scott Singer has served as mayor of Boca Raton and entered the congressional race following the creation of the new South Florida district.
His experience running one of Palm Beach County’s largest cities gives Singer an established political base in the northern portion of District 25.
Singer is competing against Dan Franzese, George Moraitis, Joe Kaufman and Raven Harrison for the Republican nomination.
Who Is George Moraitis?
George R. Moraitis is another candidate with significant political experience.
Moraitis previously served in the Florida House of Representatives, representing portions of Broward County.
His previous elected experience and Broward connections make him another notable candidate in the five-person Republican field.
When Is the Florida Congressional Primary?
Florida’s 2026 primary election is scheduled for:
Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Because Florida operates a closed primary system for partisan races, registered Democrats generally vote in the Democratic primary while registered Republicans vote in the Republican primary.
The winners will advance to the November 3, 2026 general election.
Are There Other Candidates in Florida District 25?
Yes.
While the Democratic and Republican candidates are competing for their respective party nominations, additional candidates have qualified for the general election.
Peter Jassenoff, representing the Libertarian Party of Florida, is listed as a qualified candidate for District 25.
Michaelangelo Hamilton has also qualified as a write-in candidate.
That means the November ballot could feature more than simply the Democratic and Republican primary winners.
What Happened to Debbie Wasserman Schultz?
The redrawing of Florida’s congressional districts has created some confusion because Debbie Wasserman Schultz previously represented District 25.
However, the district numbers and boundaries changed substantially under the new congressional map.
Wasserman Schultz is running in the newly configured 20th Congressional District, while Moskowitz moved from District 23 into the new District 25 race.
As a result, voters should not assume the 2026 District 25 is geographically or politically identical to the district that carried the same number during the previous Congress.
Where Is Florida’s New 25th Congressional District?
The newly configured District 25 follows South Florida’s Atlantic corridor and stretches approximately from Miami Beach to Delray Beach.
The new boundaries make District 25 considerably different from its previous configuration and bring together voters from portions of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Those changes are a major reason several established South Florida politicians have shifted districts for the 2026 election.
Florida District 25 Candidates for 2026
Here is the field heading into the August 18 primary:
| Candidate | Party | 2026 Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jared Moskowitz | Democratic | Primary candidate |
| Oliver Adams Larkin | Democratic | Primary candidate |
| Dan Franzese | Republican | Primary candidate |
| George R. Moraitis | Republican | Primary candidate |
| Joseph “Joe” Kaufman | Republican | Primary candidate |
| Raven Harrison | Republican | Primary candidate |
| Scott Singer | Republican | Primary candidate |
| Peter Jassenoff | Libertarian | Qualified for general election |
| Michaelangelo Hamilton | Write-in | Qualified write-in |
Why Florida’s 25th District Race Matters
Florida’s new congressional map has dramatically reshaped several South Florida races heading into the 2026 midterms.
District 25 is particularly notable because it combines communities across three South Florida counties while bringing together candidates with very different political backgrounds.
Democrats must first decide between sitting Congressman Jared Moskowitz and progressive challenger Oliver Larkin.
Republicans face a five-way battle featuring Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, former state Rep. George Moraitis and three additional candidates.
With the primaries scheduled for August 18, Florida’s 25th Congressional District will soon have its Democratic and Republican nominees — setting up one of South Florida’s key congressional contests in the November 3, 2026 general election.
