U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz survived a challenge from his left Tuesday night, winning the Democratic Primary in Florida’s 25th Congressional District with more than 63% of the vote to defeat Democratic Socialist Oliver Larkin.
Moskowitz now faces Republican Scott Singer, a former Boca Raton Mayor who emerged from a five-way GOP field with 31% of the vote. Former state Rep. George Moraitis finished second at 27% and Dan Franzese third at about 26%, outpacing Raven Harrison and Joe Kaufman.
The November contest will test whether the incumbent can hold a seat redrawn to favor Republicans and targeted by both national parties.
“Tonight, Democratic voters sent a clear message. I faced a challenge from the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America). They threw everything at me and I didn’t change who I am or what I believe, and the voters overwhelmingly chose the independent-minded approach I’ve brought to Congress,” Moskowitz said in a statement. “I led the effort to have Kristi Noem fired, I’ve taken on this Administration, and I’ve taken on extremes in the DSA and won. Now we’re running in a tough district hand-drawn by Republicans to defeat me, but I plan to win that too.”