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Democrat
Oliver Larkin
FL-23 Democratic nominee?
$79.4K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleActivist
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyDemocratic Socialist
LocationFlorida
BackgroundActivist
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EducationPine Crest School
Notable personal detailsOliver Adams Larkin is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 25th Congressional District. He has worked as a political and digital strategist and describes himself as an activist and union organizer. Larkin attended Pine Crest School, graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy, and studied English and History at Sewanee: The University of the South. He has lived in South Florida and has been based in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
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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 15, 2026
Oliver Larkin is in the news as a Florida candidate in the crowded 2026 governor’s race, which now has dozens of active contenders. He has also drawn attention for fundraising, with creator Hasan Piker recently raising more than $56,000 for his campaign. The broader political backdrop is shifting too, with Democrats gaining ground in key races and trying to build on recent voter-registration momentum.
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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 Examiner4 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?
Advisor to Bernie Sanders
Public endorsement
A Bernie Sanders advisor endorsed Oliver Larkin.
SEIU Florida Public Services Union
Labor organization
SEIU Florida Public Services Union endorsed Oliver Larkin.
Progressives for Democracy in America Florida
Public endorsement
Progressives for Democracy in America Florida endorsed Oliver Larkin.
Labor Community Alliance of South Florida
Advocacy group
Labor Community Alliance of South Florida endorsed Oliver Larkin.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$541.9K
$406.5K
$271.0K
$135.5K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$541.9K
$193.0K
$349.0K
$19.4K
Source: FEC