The race for Florida’s Congressional District 25 between Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz and Republican challenger Scott Singer, the former Boca Raton mayor, has grown into one of the most expensive House contests in the country this election cycle. Moskowitz is running in a newly redrawn district, and heavy outside spending is shaping the contest, according to the Boca Raton Tribune.
Republican-aligned groups have spent millions on ads that tie Moskowitz to “The Squad,” the progressive bloc of House Democrats. It is unclear whether voters will accept that link. Moskowitz, who is known for his bipartisan approach and strong support for Israel, has clashed with the party’s left flank. During the Democratic primary he faced Oliver Larkin, who campaigned on progressive frustration with his foreign policy stances and his willingness to break with his party.
Singer is facing questions of his own about a May 2024 trip to Qatar with an American mayoral delegation. Critics, including pro-Israel groups, objected because Doha hosts Hamas political leaders. Singer’s campaign said the trip was routine municipal diplomacy. Opponents have used photos and trip records to challenge his judgment in a district with a large, politically active Jewish population. The report notes that Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava took a similar trip in 2022, which also drew controversy.
On local issues, Singer is campaigning on his record as mayor, including management and lower millage rates. Opponents counter that rising property values pushed many homeowners’ tax bills higher despite the rate cuts. They also point to commercial and dense residential growth during his tenure, including the failed “One Boca” project, and argue that growth has worsened traffic and changed neighborhood character.
For South Florida voters, the outcome will determine who represents a suburban district where moderate and independent voters and a sizable Jewish community could decide the result.
