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FL-25 Democratic nominee?
$97.2K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyDemocratic Socialist
LocationFlorida
BackgroundPolitical candidate
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EducationPine Crest School (attended)
Notable personal detailsOliver Adams Larkin is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 25th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is a South Florida-based activist and union organizer who has worked in political organizing and digital fundraising, including on the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign. He attended Pine Crest School, graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy, and studied English and History at Sewanee: The University of the South.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports progressive economic policies including Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, a $25 living wage, and economic justice to close the wealth gap; favors expanded government programs and reducing corporate influence in politics. Positions emphasize increasing public investment in social programs and regulating corporate power.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and frames healthcare as a human right, making single‑payer universal coverage a campaign priority.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports restricting immigration enforcement practices and opposes mass detention and deportation, calling for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and defending immigrant communities. The campaign frames immigration policy in humanitarian terms and condemns actions that would denaturalize citizens or rollback protections such as TPS.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports abortion as healthcare and a human right, endorses the Abortion Justice Act and EACH Act to protect and expand access, opposes all abortion bans, and pledges to restore nationwide abortion access and end medically unnecessary restrictions.
Climate & Energy
The candidate endorses a Green New Deal and supports federal public investment in sustainable energy and resilient infrastructure to protect South Florida, create jobs, and advance clean-energy innovation. Policy statements emphasize phasing toward sustainable energy and prioritizing climate resilience for the district.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports passage of universal background checks, an assault weapons ban, and stronger gun-safety laws to protect schools, college campuses, and houses of worship. Calls for taking on the gun lobby to reduce gun violence and increase public safety.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 4, 2026
Oliver Larkin is running in Florida’s crowded 2026 gubernatorial race, which now has 42 active candidates. He is also drawing attention for campaign fundraising, with creator Hasan Piker recently raising more than $56,000 for him. The broader Florida political landscape is shifting as Democrats push voter registration efforts and recent election gains have made some races more competitive.
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Articles
HHerald-Tribune4 months ago
Florida governor's race 2026 candidates list grows again
Neutral
WWIRED4 months ago
This Is the Next Wave of Political Fundraising
Positive
NNewsBreak4 months ago
Democratic doctors run for Congress to challenge Trump, RFK Jr.
Neutral
WEWashington Examiner3 months ago
Florida Democrats push voter registration program after flipping seats
Neutral
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
FL-25 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Oliver Larkin for FL-25 Democratic nominee?
Democratic Socialists of America
Public endorsement
Democratic Socialists of America endorsed Oliver Larkin for Congress.
DSA Federal Electoral Commission
Public endorsement
DSA Federal Electoral Commission named Oliver Larkin as its first federal endorsement of 2026.
Progressives for Democracy in America Florida
Public endorsement
Progressives for Democracy in America Florida endorsed Oliver Larkin for Congress.
Carolina Ampudia, MD
Public endorsement
Carolina Ampudia, MD is listed as an endorser of Oliver Larkin.
Katherine Passley
Public figure
Katherine Passley is listed as an endorser of Oliver Larkin.
Matthew Grocholske
Public figure
Matthew Grocholske is listed as an endorser of Oliver Larkin.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$327.7K
$245.8K
$163.9K
$81.9K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$327.7K
$182.7K
$145.0K
$9.7K
Source: FEC