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Moskowitz's Own Poll Shows Him on the Brink. DSA Backed Larkin Beats Republicans by Double Digits

Moskowitz's Own Poll Shows Him on the Brink. DSA Backed Larkin Beats the Same Republicans by Double Digits

Fort Lauderdale, FL — Jared Moskowitz's own internal polling raises serious questions about his ability to hold Florida's 25th Congressional District.

A survey conducted by Beacon Insights shows Moskowitz leading Republican George Moraitis by just one point, 40% to 39%. Against Republican Scott Singer, Moskowitz leads by only 10 points.

Separate polling conducted the same week shows Democratic Socialist Oliver Larkin defeating Moraitis by nine points, 43% to 34%, and Singer by twelve points, 45% to 33%, even including margin of error.

Same district. Same Republican opponents. Larkin outperforms Moskowitsz across the board.

"Jared Moskowitz's own poll says what voters have been telling us for months," said Larkin. "He has spent years voting with Republicans on issues like the Laken Riley Act, joining the DOGE Caucus, and taking AIPAC money instead of fighting for the people he represents. Voters know exactly where I stand, and that's why I beat the same Republican opponents by double digits."

The findings also reflect a broader problem facing establishment Democrats. A national survey released this spring found voters' biggest criticism of the Democratic Party is that its leaders are not fighting hard enough, while Republicans hold the advantage on "strong leadership" and "willingness to fight." Moskowitz's polling reflects that growing frustration.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has already designated Moskowitz a "Frontline" incumbent, signaling the committee views the seat as politically vulnerable despite his incumbency. Rather than backing the candidate who performs substantially better against Republicans in the district, national Democrats are once again investing heavily in protecting the incumbent. The same Democratic establishment that lost the White House to Donald Trump.

Larkin's performance comes as Democratic Socialist candidates continue to outperform expectations across the country, following major victories in New York City and Colorado that have energized the party's progressive wing. The campaign argues those same political dynamics are now taking shape in South Florida.

"The question isn't whether this district wants change," Larkin said. "Jared Moskowitz's own poll shows it does. The question is whether Democrats are willing to nominate the strongest candidate to defeat Republicans in November."

Larkin is the first congressional candidate endorsed by the national Democratic Socialists of America this election cycle. Moskowitz has yet to agree to a debate.

For more information, visit oliverforcongress.com and follow the campaign on social media.

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