Scott Singer, the former Republican mayor of Boca Raton and a first-time congressional candidate, is highlighting a strong fundraising quarter and arguing that Florida voters and national trends give Republicans a real chance in 2026; Singer says his haul, donors and the economy support GOP optimism even as Democrats push back on costs and map changes.
Singer’s campaign reports he significantly outraised incumbent Jared Moskowitz by nearly 3-to-1 in the first quarter and landed contributions from almost 3,600 donors, numbers he uses to argue there is momentum behind his run in the redrawn 25th congressional district. Raising more than an incumbent as a newcomer is a headline-grabbing achievement, and Singer is leaning into that as evidence of grassroots enthusiasm. He says the cash on hand and broad donor base reflect real voter interest, not just party operatives or headlines.
“We’re very pleased that we had an amazing fundraising quarter, one of the best of any Republican challenger in the nation,” Singer said. “I think it’s going well because people are really enthused about our candidacy. I think people are ready for change. They’re upset with the progress of Congress.”
Singer frames his message around pocketbook issues and policy wins he credits to Republican leadership at the national level. “President Trump and the administration have done so much to bring prices down across the board, and cutting regulations will continue to do that. The biggest tax cut in American history is reaching American taxpayers right now, with huge refunds going to individuals and the average refund for 12 million small businesses of $7,000 and that was done with every Democrat in Congress voting against it.”
“We have a strong economy, the strongest we’ve had in years, record growth in GDP inflation before the latest blip, which is temporary because of the Iran conflict,” Singer explained. “Inflation was at the lowest level we had for years and voters understand that it was the one unchecked runaway inflation under President Biden that put us in this situation.”
That economic argument is central to Singer’s pitch: tax relief, deregulation and stronger growth are positioned as tangible wins that should translate into votes. He calls the GOP the “party of the middle” class and points to tax changes affecting tips and overtime as examples of policies that help everyday households. The campaign is trying to move the conversation from personalities and pundit narratives to measurable effects on paychecks and prices at the pump.
Redistricting has reshaped where Singer will run, and he’s set his sights on the new 25th district while Moskowitz’s plans remain uncertain. Republicans across the country are watching lines being redrawn and counting heads, but Singer insists fundraising strength and a clear message can overcome map gymnastics. He believes focus on the agenda, not media-driven personalities, will win over voters who care about jobs, inflation and border enforcement.
Democrats have responded sharply. “Florida Republicans knew they couldn’t win on their cost-raising, billionaire-first, wildly unpopular agenda that’s crushing working families and small businesses, which is why they’re desperate to gerrymander the maps and rig the midterms,” DCCC spokesperson Nebeyatt Betre said. “Any Republican who claims the GOP’s price-spiking policies are popular only proves the fact they have no idea what voters are feeling right now.”
With a razor-thin House majority and both parties jockeying for advantage, campaigns like Singer’s will be read as a bellwether for whether Republican messaging on taxes, regulation and the economy can translate into real gains. Singer is betting that strong donor support, frequent voter contact and an emphasis on tangible policy effects will push his candidacy over the finish line. The coming months will show whether that strategy resonates enough in Florida’s reshaped political map to flip a seat or hold ground for the GOP.
