Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz has secured another term in the U.S. House, according to Decision Desk HQ projections, overcoming a Republican-led redistricting effort that had made his South Florida seat more favorable to the GOP.
With more than 95 percent of the vote counted as of 8 p.m. EST, Moskowitz led former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, who had received President Trump's endorsement, by a margin of 51.5 percent to 46.4 percent.
The contest in Florida's newly drawn 25th Congressional District was one of the most closely watched in the state, as Republicans had redrawn the map to give themselves a potential pickup. The district now stretches from South Beach to Delray Beach, incorporating parts of Broward County that were previously in other districts.
Moskowitz, a moderate Democrat who previously represented the old 23rd District, ran for a third term in the new district. He first had to fend off a primary challenge from Oliver Larkin, a candidate backed by the Democratic Socialists of America. That victory helped ease Democratic concerns that a more progressive nominee might struggle in the general election.
The Cook Political Report had shifted the race from a "toss-up" to "lean Democratic" in the weeks before Election Day, signaling that Moskowitz's campaign had gained traction despite the unfavorable redistricting.
Florida's redistricting process, championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, was designed to expand the GOP's 20-8 edge in the state's House delegation, with the goal of adding as many as four more Republican seats. The effort followed a Supreme Court ruling that changed the legal landscape for redistricting challenges.
Moskowitz's win is a bright spot for Democrats in a state where they have faced an uphill battle. It also comes amid a broader wave of Democratic successes in House races across the country, as the party has managed to seize control of Congress, according to projections.
In other races, Democrats have also flipped several seats previously held by Republicans, including Pennsylvania's 10th District, and have held onto competitive seats like Ohio's 1st District, where incumbent Greg Landsman defeated a Trump-backed challenger.
The results have given House Democrats a mandate to confront the Trump administration, with party leaders vowing to push back on the president's agenda. "House Democrats are ready to lead," one senior Democrat said, reflecting the party's optimism after a strong showing in the midterms.
For Moskowitz, the victory solidifies his position as a resilient figure in Florida politics, capable of winning in a district that was designed to be more competitive. His success may also serve as a model for other Democrats facing similar redistricting challenges in the 2026 cycle.
