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· collected 2026-08-19 · by Sergio Candido, CBS Miami Team
Jared Moskowitz has won the Democratic primary for Florida's Congressional District 25, defeating Oliver Larkin in Tuesday's primary. According to projections, Moskowitz secured the Democratic nomination in a district that includes parts of Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. The candidates focused on affordability as a central issue, with Moskowitz making it his top priority and Larkin advocating for more progressive policies such as Medicare for All and universal childcare. Moskowitz will advance to the November general election against an unspecified Republican candidate.
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Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat, has won the primary election for Florida's District 25, which includes parts of Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. He defeated Oliver Larkin in Tuesday's primary, securing the Democratic nomination for the seat. The district spans along Florida's southeast coast and links communities such as Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Miami Beach. Moskowitz made affordability a central issue in his campaign, promising to restore Affordable Care Act tax credits, lower homeowners insurance costs, and address the broader cost of living. He also pledged to combat rising antisemitism and anti-immigrant sentiment.
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Jared Moskowitz has won the Democratic primary for Florida's newly drawn Congressional District 25, according to projections.
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Moskowitz defeated Oliver Larkin in Tuesday's primary, securing the Democratic nomination in a district that runs along part of Florida's southeast coast and includes portions of Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties, linking communities in and around Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, portions of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Miami Beach.
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Affordability emerged as a central issue in the Democratic primary, with both candidates focusing on the rising costs facing South Florida residents.
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Moskowitz made affordability the centerpiece of his campaign, calling it "issue 1, 2, and 3."
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His priorities include restoring Affordable Care Act tax credits, lowering homeowners insurance costs and addressing the broader cost of living.
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"You have to be able to afford your home, have affordable healthcare, and enjoy, enjoy your ability to live in society.
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And so, affordability by far, is issue 1, 2, and 3," Moskowitz told CBS News Miami during the campaign.
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Moskowitz also said he would focus on combating rising antisemitism and anti-immigrant sentiment.
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Larkin campaigned on a more progressive platform that included Medicare for All, universal childcare, paid family and medical leave and the construction of more affordable housing.
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Larkin aligned himself with Democratic socialist candidates and emphasized reducing the influence of corporate political action committees.
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Moskowitz will advance to the November general election.
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