Scott Singer
Scott Singer served as mayor of Boca Raton from 2018 until his congressional run; his campaign says the city cut its property tax rate seven straight years under him. He launched a bid against U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz in the old CD 23 in December 2025 and pivoted to the new 25th District after the 2026 map passed. He won the five-way Aug. 18, 2026 Republican primary with 11,758 votes (about 31%), narrowly ahead of George Moraitis (10,299) and Dan Franzese (9,634), with Joe Kaufman (4,630) and Raven Harrison (1,183) trailing.
How they got on the ballot: Won Aug 18, 2026 Republican primary with 11,758 votes (~31%) over Moraitis (10,299), Franzese (9,634), Kaufman (4,630) and Harrison (1,183) (Boca Daily News; CBS Miami)
Campaign finance (FEC filings through 10/14/2026): raised $3,255,313, spent $2,788,688, cash on hand $466,625; $1,935,536 from individual donors, $216,200 from PACs, $724,010 from the candidate. FEC filings ↗
Sources last checked 2026-09-26. Report an error ↗
Positions on the major issues
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Taxes & spending Strongly agrees· stated position
In accepting the National Federation of Independent Business endorsement on Sept. 23, Singer said he would seek lower federal taxes, fewer business regulations and reduced government spending, citing seven consecutive reductions in Boca Raton's property tax rate as Mayor.
Housing affordability Leans disagree· stated position
Singer attributes about 30% of housing costs to regulation, including federal environmental rules, and says removing that regulatory cost 'lowers that cost of housing for all residents,' rather than proposing subsidies.
"Getting rid of the 30% regulatory cost lowers that cost of housing for all residents"
Immigration Leans agree· stated position
Singer's campaign says he 'strongly supports President Trump's efforts to secure the border' and enforce immigration laws, reversing Biden-era policies; a specific position on large-scale deportation was not found.
Health care Leans agree· stated position
Post-primary coverage lists restoring Affordable Care Act tax credits and addressing Medicare cuts among Singer's priorities, along with lowering health-care costs.
Social Security & Medicare Leans agree· stated position
Singer lists addressing Medicare cuts among his priorities; no statement on Social Security financing was found.
Education & school choice Leans agree· stated position
Singer's campaign emphasizes protecting parental rights and expanding school choice.
Elections & voting Leans disagree· stated position
Singer criticized Rep. Moskowitz's vote against the SAVE Act, which would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Crime & policing Leans agree· stated position
In accepting police endorsements on Sept. 22 and Sept. 26 Singer said he would seek more resources for law enforcement and oppose cuts to police funding in Congress.
"In Congress, I will continue standing with law enforcement. I will always advocate on behalf of our brave police, law enforcement, and first responders so they have resources to keep South Florida safe."
Trump administration Strongly agrees· stated position
Singer expresses support for President Trump's 'America First' agenda, his tax policies and his border enforcement efforts.
No public position found on 8 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Abortion, Guns, Environment & water, Gender identity laws, Energy & utilities, Tariffs & trade, Ukraine, Veterans. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Positions on issues outside this office's scope (2)
Property taxes Leans agree· based on record
As mayor, Singer's campaign says the city cut its property tax rate seven straight times; he has not taken a position on eliminating Florida homestead property taxes in sources found.
Property insurance Leans disagree· stated position
Singer says Congress should use its commerce powers to encourage more cross-border insurance competition and expand preventive efforts beyond the National Flood Insurance Program, a market-oriented approach.
Other issues this candidate has raised
- Cutting regulations and bringing jobs back — Singer campaigns on cutting regulations and bringing jobs back to the United States.
- Property-insurance reform — He proposes cross-state insurance competition and expanded mitigation efforts beyond the NFIP.
- Israel and antisemitism — In an interview he cited Israel and concerns about socialism in the Democratic Party as reasons to replace Moskowitz.
- Record as Boca Raton mayor — He highlights his local record, including tax-rate cuts and city services.
- Israel; debate — Singer says his priorities include strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship and confronting antisemitism. He accepted a WPLG Local 10 televised debate; the station cancelled it after Moskowitz declined, and Singer said voters deserved to hear both candidates on ethics, Israel and taxes.
- First general-election television ad, 'Who is Scott Singer' — In a 30-second ad that began airing Sept. 30, Singer highlighted cutting tax rates seven times as Boca Raton Mayor and pledged to target fraud and waste in the federal government, prosecute those who commit fraud with taxpayer money, and ban all stock trading by members of Congress. 'Public service should be about serving the public, not personal enrichment,' he said.
- 'Seven Times' TV ad — Singer's second TV ad says Boca Raton cut its tax rate seven times while he was mayor and that he would target fraud and waste and ban congressional stock trading. Florida Politics found the millage rate did fall in seven of eight years but property-tax revenue rose about 82% as values climbed; his campaign said 'That’s a tax rate cut — simple as that.'
- Congressional stock trading — Singer said: "I believe we need stronger penalties against congressional stock trading and I think we need them in the executive branch too."
Record: votes, actions and documented facts
- Mayor of Boca Raton from 2018; campaign says the city cut its tax rate seven straight times during his tenure.
- Launched a CD 23 challenge to Moskowitz in December 2025, then pivoted to the new CD 25 after the map passed.
Endorsements (as reported)
- Republican Jewish Coalition
- President Donald Trump (Truth Social, Sept. 1, 2026)
- NRCC 'MAGA Majority' program (Sept. 8, 2026)
- Florida Police Benevolent Association
- National Federation of Independent Business
- National Association of Police Organizations
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Peter Deutsch, former Democratic U.S. Representative (1993-2005)