Republican Scott Singer, former mayor of Boca Raton,U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat, and Libertarian Peter Jassenoff are all on the ballot in the quest for Florida's 25th congressional district seat.
Moskowitz has represented District 23 since 2023, but, after legislators redrew the state's congressional districts, he is running to represent the 25th, a coastal stretch that includes Delray Beach and Boca Raton and stretches south to parts of Miami-Dade.
Moskowitz defeated Oliver Larkin in the Democratic Party primary while Singer beat George Moraitis in the Republican Party primary.
The general election is Nov. 3.
What does the office do, what does it control?
Florida's 25th District is one of the state's 28 U.S. congressional districts and one of the country's 435 districts. Members of the U.S. House
serve on committees, introduce and vote on federal legislation. They also provide constituent service, helping constituents answer questions and providing guidance on issues related to the federal government.
District map
Why this race matters
House members are empowered to introduce federal legislation of local and state importance, and the House majority determines who chairs committees. The outcome of this race will help decide which party controls the House.
Candidate bios
Jared Moskowitz
∎ Age: 45
∎ Occupation: Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
∎ Education: J.D., Nova Southeastern University; B.A., George Washington University
∎ Incumbent or challenger: Incumbent
∎ Employment history: U.S. representative (2023–present); manager, MOD LLC consulting (2021–2023); Broward County commissioner (2022–2023); director, Florida Division of Emergency Management (2019–2021); Florida House of Representatives (2013–2019); general counsel, AshBritt Inc. (2009–2018).
∎ Voting record: Supported legislation requiring President Donald Trump to remove U.S. military forces from hostilities with Iran; opposed the One Big Beautiful Bill; opposed the Save America Act
∎ Campaign websites: jaredforflorida.com
∎ Top three campaign priorities:
- Lowering the cost of living. Inflation and the rising price of essentials hit people on tight budgets and fixed incomes the hardest, and in Florida the homeowners insurance crisis has made it worse. He said he introduced the Natural Disaster Reinsurance Plan, which could lower premiums by up to 25 percent (roughly $1,500 a year for a typical family) and is working on bipartisan solutions to bring down healthcare and everyday costs.
- Protecting Social Security and Medicare, the benefits people earned and providing a check on Washington, noting that he voted no on the Republican budget bill.
- Fighting government corruption and promoting accountable, bipartisan government.
∎ Specific areas of District 25 would you prioritize? He said the cost of living (groceries, healthcare and housing), which lands especially hard on our seniors on fixed incomes and our many condo communities. He said he'd protect Social Security and Medicare. He also noted hurricane and flood readiness and, as a former state emergency management director, he's pushing to make our disaster-response agencies faster and more accountable before the next storm hits. Noting the large Jewish community in the district, he said he'd prioritize confronting antisemitism and hate.
∎ Why should people vote for you: Moskowitz' website says he has been has been "unafraid to take on both parties. He'll work with Republicans when it helps Floridians and stand up to both parties, even Democrats, when they're wrong. His job is to answer to South Florida, not to any party."
∎ Community involvement and service: Member of Congress
∎ Experience that prepared him for office: Broward County Commission member; director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management; member of the Florida House of Representatives, Parkland City Commission member.
Scott Singer
∎ Age: 50
∎ Occupation: Attorney
∎ Education: Graduate of Pine Crest School; A.B. cum laude in Government, Harvard University; J.D., Georgetown University Law Center
∎ Incumbent or challenger: Challenger
∎ Previous experience: Boca Raton mayor; Boca Raton City Council member; attorney; small business owner
∎ Voting record: Voted to lower the tax rate in Boca Raton, where he served as mayor and on the city council; voted to bring a Brightline station to Boca Raton.
∎ Campaign websites: scottsingerusa.com
∎ Top three campaign priorities:
- Bringing tax relief to families and businesses by expanding on the Working Families Tax Cuts
- Cutting excessive and burdensome regulations and federal overspending that are creating increasingly dangerous deficits and mounting debt
- Ensuring our national security through continued efforts to secure the border and remove violent illegal criminals
∎ Specific areas of District 25 would you prioritize? He noted our coastal district faces unique economic and environmental challenges, and said we must prioritize robust investments in coastal infrastructure. He mentioned as Mayor of Boca Raton, he led efforts to upgrade water systems, protect beaches and harden coastal assets against flooding while keeping taxes low. He said if in Congress, he'll cut federal red tape to expedite local infrastructure projects. He also said we must deliver economic relief by cutting wasteful spending. He said he'd bring strict fiscal discipline to Washington and focus on expanding tax cuts, unleashing American energy to lower living costs, and aggressively targeting government waste.
∎ Why should people vote for you: "Voters should choose me because I am the only candidate in this race with a proven track record of delivering tangible results for our community. We cannot afford to rely on political rhetoric or untested leadership. Over the last eight years as Mayor of Boca Raton, I have actually implemented common-sense policies on the ground."
∎ Community involvement and service: Former mayor of Boca Raton; former Boca Raton City Council member.
∎ Experience that prepared him for office: Small business owner; chair of the America First Policy Institute Mayor's Council.
Peter Jassenoff
∎ Age: Unknown
∎ Occupation: Unknown
∎ Education: Unknown
∎ Incumbent or challenger: Challenger
∎ Voting record: Jassenoff has not served in elective office
∎ Campaign websites: Jassenoff does not appear to have a campaign website; his is listed on the Libertarian Party's webiste at lp.org/candidate/peter-jassenoff/
∎ Top three campaign priorities: Unknown
∎ Why should people vote for you: Unknown
∎ Community involvement and service: Unknown
∎ Experience that prepared him for office: Unknown
Key differences/issues
∎ Donald Trump: Moskowiz has opposed many of the president's policies; Singer has supported them.
∎ War in Iran: Moskowitz has opposed U.S. military action against Iran; Singer has supported it.
∎ Social Security: Moskowitz has supported raising the cap on income that is subject to the Social Security tax to maintain and enhance benefits; Singer has opposed this approach.
∎ Ukraine-Russia war: Moskowitz has criticized the Trump Administration's decision to temporarily lift sanctions on Russia; Singer has supported the administration's decision.
Campaign money and endorsements
Moskowitz
He had raised about $5.1 million through Oct. 23, according to federal campaign records. Uber (ride sharing), the Altria Group (smokeless tobacco products) and Gerald Hellerman (securities fund owner) are among his largest contributors.
Moskowitz is endorsed by the Stop Gun Violence Political Action Committee, the Human Rights Campaign, Planned Parenthood and various unions.
Singer
He had raised about $3.3 million through Oct. 23, federal campaign records show. Singer has provided about $724,000 of that total, with political action committees that support Republican candidates accounting for a big chunk of the rest.
Singer is endorsed by President Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, various other Republican elected officials.
Jassenoff
He had raised $10,500 through Oct. 23, federal campaign records show. Frank Armstrong, James Jampel and Debra Efroymson each donated $3,500. Jassenoff's endorsements are unknown.
Election dates to know
∎ Oct. 19-Nov. 1: Early voting. For early voting sites, go here
∎ Oct. 22 (5 p.m.): Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot
∎ Nov. 3: General Election (polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.)
∎ Nov. 3 (7 p.m.): Vote-by-mail ballots due at Supervisor of Elections headquarters
Go to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections website at VotePalmBeach.gov for all voting information.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Congressman, former Boca mayor and libertarian vie for U.S. House seat
