MOST RATEDThe Guardian
Is Florida ready for a democratic socialist?
Larkin is testing whether a democratic-socialist campaign can win in Florida’s competitive 25th district.
Economy83%
FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · FL-25 (D)FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · FL-25 (D)
Oliver Larkin
Oliver Larkin ran in the August 18, 2026 Democratic primary for Florida’s 25th district and did not advance.
- Party
- Democrat
- Ran for
- U.S. House · FL-25 (2026)
- Result
- Lost primary (36.5%)
- Raised
- $689K
- LAST RAN
- 2026
- RAISED
- $689K
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NET READER RATING▲ 9 PTS IN 30 DAYS
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▲ 53 GOOD LOOK92 VOTES39 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 16 STORIESClick a row to open that column below.
SENTIMENT BY TOPICNET
LAST RESULT · NOV 2024 GENERALD+9.0
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDEM54.5%
Chris EddyREP45.5%
THE 2026 RACE
Jared MoskowitzDEM$3.0M raised
Scott SingerREP$2.2M raised
Peter JassenoffLIBERTARIAN$11K raised
RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE$689K
CASH ON HAND
$170K
SPENT
$520K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
FEC REPORTS THROUGH JUL 29FILINGS ↗Individuals$685K · 99.4%
PACs$4K · 0.6%
43.9% from donors giving $200 or less.TOP DONORS
Huizenga Alexander, PamelaNone · SELF EMPLOYED$9K
Menasha, Benjamin JGoogle · CLOUD PLATFORM SOLUTIONS ENGINEER$7K
Larkin, Paul AHome Depot · VP$7K
Larkin, Margot ASelf-Employed · SELF-EMPLOYED$7K
Huizenga, Scott HSelf-Employed · SELF-EMPLOYED$7K
Henley, DonaldDonald Henley · PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN WRITER PRODUCER$7K
Piker, HasanSelf Employed · TWITCH STREAMER$7K
Gochman, DavidAcademy Superstore · CEO$7K
Davoodi, MohammedSoteri · CEO$7K
Chakrabarti, SaikatNew Consensus · ECONOMIC POLICY DIRECTOR$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$367K
Administrative$108K
Fundraising$7K
Materials$5K
Advertising$2K
Coverage
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MOST RATED
South Florida Sun Sentinel
Oliver Larkin backs Democratic ticket after primary loss
After losing the primary, Larkin said he would support the Democratic ticket and focus on helping its candidates.
Voting rights75%
MOST RATEDFox News
Rep. Jared Moskowitz defeats DSA-backed candidate in Florida primary
Larkin, who had DSA backing, lost the Democratic primary to incumbent Jared Moskowitz.
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Fox News
James Carville blasts 'motor mouth' DSA Florida House candidate
Larkin defended democratic socialism and called for a new generation of Democratic leadership as he campaigns against Rep. Jared Moskowitz.
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Fox Wilmington
Socialist insurgency storms Trump's backyard, with pro-Israel Democrats in crosshairs
Oliver Larkin is challenging Jared Moskowitz in a closely watched Florida House primary, with attention on his political positions and support.
Foreign policy57%
Fox News
Jared Moskowitz faces DSA challenger who called Israel a supremacist regime
Larkin is challenging Moskowitz and has drawn attention for his views on the Senate and Israel.
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Thenationaldesk
Florida primary could be last stand for DSA as Larkin, Nixon look for late push
Larkin is seeking to unseat Jared Moskowitz and discusses his policy positions in the run-up to Florida’s primary.
Foreign policy56%
MOST RATEDNew York Post
DSA Florida House candidate appears to cut interview short when journo fact-checks his Israel genocide claim
Larkin’s claims about Israel’s conduct in Gaza drew challenges during a television interview that appeared to end early.
Foreign policy80%
MOST RATEDThe Guardian · 10 MIN READ
Is Florida ready for a democratic socialist?
Larkin is testing whether a democratic-socialist campaign can win in Florida’s competitive 25th district.
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