Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Democratic socialist Oliver Larkin fell to Jared Moskowitz in Tuesday's Democratic primary to represent Florida's 25th congressional district.
Moskowitz, who currently represents the state's 23rd district in the US House, got 63.5% of the vote to Larkin's 36.5%, per the Associated Press.
"I am so full of gratitude for what our campaign accomplished for South Florida. We built a popular movement and organizing infrastructure that will outlast one single campaign," Larkin said in a statement on X thanking volunteers and supporters.
"Our movement has never been about one person or one election," Larkin continued. "It is about building a popular mass movement for the issues that make a material difference in people’s lives: Medicare for All. A living wage of $25 an hour. Universal childcare. Paid family and medical leave. Free college. A Green New Deal. Abolishing ICE. Abolishing college loan and medical debt. Affordable housing. Unions for all. Ending U.S. military aid for genocide, apartheid, and war crimes so we can invest our taxpayer dollars in our communities where they belong."
The Democratic Socialists of America member said he had called Moskowitz to congratulate him on winning the Democratic nomination and to voice his support for his general election campaign against Republican Scott Singer, former mayor of Boca Raton.
On the campaign trail, Larkin had criticized Moskowitz for accepting support from the pro-Israel lobby. He also called him out for voting in favor of the Laken Riley Act, Republican-backed legislation that criminalizes immigrant communities, as well as for joining the DOGE Caucus to support Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
"Our points of disagreement are strong, but my desire to keep this seat out of Scott Singer’s hands is stronger. I hope our nominee will do what is necessary to welcome our coalition into his campaign to earn every Democratic vote possible," Larkin explained on Tuesday.
In his message, the former union organizer hailed the victory of fellow DSA candidate Angie Nixon, who on Tuesday won the Democratic nomination for Senate in Florida, and said it was an "honor" to campaign alongside her.
"I am so proud of what we’ve accomplished, and I don’t feel an ounce of regret. This campaign has changed my life," Larkin wrote.
Elijah Manley loses Florida congressional primary
Also on Tuesday, Elijah Manley (13.9%), who was running as a progressive in the 20th congressional district, lost his Democratic primary to Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (45.3%). Also in the race were Dale V.C. Holness (23.1%), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (9.2%), and Luther Campbell (8.4%).
"Thank you, Broward," Manley posted on X. "We came up short in our race for Congress, but I've never been more fired up for the future."
Manley said he had called Wasserman Schultz to congratulate her on her victory, adding that she "has the important task of trying to unite a community that is divided."