Jewish Congressman Wins Reelection in Florida District That Voted for Trump
Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz has won reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 25th Congressional District, defeating Republican Scott Singer in a closely watched contest that became a major battleground following the redrawing of Florida’s congressional map.
The victory allows Moskowitz, a Jewish congressman and outspoken supporter of Israel, to secure a third term in Congress despite competing in a newly configured district that President Donald Trump carried in the 2024 presidential election.
Moskowitz, who previously represented Florida’s 23rd Congressional District, was forced to campaign in new political territory after Florida lawmakers approved a revised congressional map earlier this year. The changes were designed to improve Republican prospects in several Democratic-held districts as the GOP sought to maintain its House majority.
The newly drawn 25th District stretches along Florida’s southeastern coastline, encompassing communities in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties, including portions of Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Miami Beach.
Under the new boundaries, Trump defeated Kamala Harris by approximately nine percentage points in 2024, making the district a significant Republican pickup opportunity heading into Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Moskowitz faced a formidable challenger in Singer, the former mayor of Boca Raton, who emerged from a five-candidate Republican primary in August.
Singer campaigned on reducing taxes, strengthening border security, supporting law enforcement, and cutting government waste. He also emphasized his willingness to work with President Trump to advance Republican priorities in Washington.
Moskowitz, meanwhile, focused heavily on affordability, including rising housing costs, homeowners insurance premiums, healthcare expenses, and the broader cost of living in South Florida.
The Democratic incumbent also highlighted his record of bipartisan cooperation, arguing that his experience working with Republicans and Democrats made him an effective representative for a politically divided district.
Before entering Congress, Moskowitz served in the Florida House of Representatives and later as director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
His tenure in that position, particularly during major hurricanes and other emergencies, helped establish his reputation as a Democrat willing to work across party lines.
Moskowitz has also become a prominent voice on issues affecting the Jewish community, including support for Israel and efforts to combat antisemitism.
He serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and is a member of the bipartisan congressional task force combating antisemitism.
During the Democratic primary, Moskowitz defeated progressive challenger Oliver Larkin, who had advocated ending American military assistance to Israel. Moskowitz won approximately 63.5% of the primary vote, demonstrating substantial support among Democratic voters despite challenges from the party’s left wing.
His general election victory is particularly significant because the district was among a relatively small group of Democratic-held congressional seats that voted for Trump in the previous presidential election.
Republicans had hoped that Florida’s new congressional boundaries would allow them to capture several additional House seats, potentially providing an important advantage in the nationwide battle for control of Congress.
Moskowitz’s victory denies Republicans one of those opportunities and gives Democrats a significant success in a district that appeared favorable to the GOP based on its recent presidential voting history.
The congressman will begin his third term in January 2027, continuing to represent South Florida as Congress prepares for the final two years of President Trump’s term.
