Florida voters will decide a key House race on June 18 as Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)‑endorsed Oliver Larkin challenges incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz in the 25th Congressional District. The district, anchored by Broward County, has been redrawn and is considered a swing seat that could affect the narrow Republican majority in the U.S. House.

Candidate backgrounds

Larkin, 33, worked on Senator Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign and is the only DSA‑backed candidate in a competitive congressional district. He has called for the abolition of the U.S. Senate, describing it as an “undemocratic institution,” and has criticized Israel’s ruling coalition as a “religious supremacist regime.”

Moskowitz, a two‑term representative and former Florida emergency‑management director, is a vocal supporter of Israel and has advocated for robust U.S. military and security assistance. He enjoys the backing of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the pro‑Israel political group AIPAC.

Broader context

The primary occurs alongside other high‑profile contests in Florida, including the race to succeed term‑limited Gov. Ron DeSantis and a Senate primary to fill the seat vacated by former Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Democrats hope to flip the Senate seat, while Republicans aim to retain their narrow House majority.

Other notable races mentioned in the same cycle include former Rep. David Jolly, who switched parties to run for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, and former Lt. Col. Alex Vindman, who seeks the Democratic Senate nomination against progressive Rep. Angie Nixon.

Implications

The outcome of the 25th District primary could signal the direction of the Democratic Party in Florida, highlighting the internal debate between progressive activists and more moderate, establishment‑aligned candidates. It also underscores the importance of the district in the national fight for control of the House.

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