Boca Raton Mayor Announces Congressional Bid, Positions GOP as ‘Party of the Middle Class’

Boca Raton Mayor Enters Congressional Race, Calls for Return to “Common-Sense Leadership”

Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer has launched a campaign for Florida’s 23rd Congressional District, positioning himself as a representative of practical governance against what he describes as Washington’s partisan gridlock and harmful policies.

Singer, who announced his candidacy last week, will challenge Democratic incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz in a race currently rated “Lean Democrat” by the Cook Political Report. The Republican mayor cited inflation, border security concerns and slowing economic growth as key issues driving his congressional bid.

“I love public service,” Singer told Fox News Digital. “It’s been the honor of my life to serve as mayor. We have an opportunity to keep America going in the right direction and reverse some of the policies from the past four years that led to porous borders, high taxes, higher inflation and have hurt our economy.”

In his campaign launch video, Singer drew sharp contrasts between Florida’s economic environment and New York City, referencing NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s “radical left policies” and highlighting the ongoing migration of New Yorkers to Florida. This migration trend has accelerated in recent years as people and businesses seek lower tax burdens and different regulatory environments.

Singer emphasized his experience in local government as evidence of his ability to deliver effective leadership. “At the local level, we’ve excelled because we have to,” he said. “We have balanced budgets. We can’t shut down the government. We have to pick up the trash every day and deliver essential services. And we do that by finding common ground.”

The Boca Raton mayor expressed strong support for President Donald Trump’s policy agenda, particularly efforts to combat antisemitism on college campuses. “Our campuses have been unsafe for years,” Singer said. “President Trump has stood up to antisemitism by holding universities accountable. We need to codify those gains, not just rely on executive orders.”

Singer also highlighted his commitment to reducing federal regulations, restoring authority to state and local governments, and implementing stricter ethical standards for Congress. “Day One priorities if elected to Congress will be legislation to ban individual stock trading by members,” he pledged.

The race will test whether Republicans can maintain their narrow majority in the House of Representatives. Currently, the GOP holds just a razor-thin margin, making competitive districts like Florida’s 23rd critical to control of the chamber in the next Congress.

Singer’s campaign comes at a time when political realignment continues to reshape both major parties. “Unfortunately, the Democratic Party of today is not our parents’ Democratic Party,” Singer argued. “With an increasingly out-of-touch, far-left progressive party, it’s hard for common-sense solutions to come out of that.”

The Florida mayor has been outspoken about the potential economic impact of progressive policies in places like New York City. Earlier this year, Singer predicted that Mamdani’s election victory would trigger a substantial business exodus to Florida. “When he’s proposing a 17% marginal tax rate for New York City residents between state and local taxes, that’s 17% that they can simply give up by moving here,” Singer said.

Florida has experienced significant population growth over the past decade, with many new residents relocating from higher-tax states in the Northeast. According to census data, the trend accelerated during the pandemic, with Florida gaining over 700,000 residents between 2020 and 2022.

Singer joins several other Republican candidates who have already declared their intention to run for the seat. The primary will determine who advances to face Rep. Moskowitz in the general election next November.

As Singer launches his campaign, he faces the challenge of flipping a district that has recently favored Democrats while articulating a vision that appeals to both traditional Republican voters and independents dissatisfied with current economic conditions.

“What Americans want is a strong economy, a strong national defense and common-sense solutions,” Singer concluded. “That’s what I’ve delivered as mayor, and that’s what I want to bring to Congress.”