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Democrat
Oliver Larkin
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Florida
$179.0K
AUG 25, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Oliver Larkin is trading at 1% to win the FL-23 Democratic nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
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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Political 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.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 18, 2026
Oliver Larkin is in the news as the challenger in Florida’s 25th Congressional District Democratic primary against Rep. Jared Moskowitz. The race is drawing attention because Larkin is running to Moskowitz’s left on foreign and domestic policy, with the contest highlighting divisions over Israel, Cuba, and party ideology. He has also received a fundraising boost from creator Hasan Piker, who raised more than $56,000 for his campaign. The district is being watched as a key test of Florida Democratic voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Articles
TIThe Intercept2 days ago
A Democratic Socialist Aims to Oust a Top AIPAC Beneficiary in Florida
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HHerald-Tribune5 months ago
Florida governor's race 2026 candidates list grows again
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WWIRED5 months ago
This Is the Next Wave of Political Fundraising
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GSGainesville Sun22 days ago
Which House races are toss-ups in the midterms? One is in FL
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
22FL-25 Democratic nominee?
Friends of the Earth ActionDemocratic Environmental Caucus of FloridaBeyond the BallotAngie NixonCitizens Against AIPAC CorruptionJamaal BowmanFlorida Alliance for Retired AmericansBoldProgressiveDemocratic Socialists of AmericaProgressives for Democracy in America FloridaLabor Community Alliance of South FloridaBan the Trade PAC
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$689.4K
$517.1K
$344.7K
$172.4K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$689.4K
$169.7K
$519.7K
$27.4K
Source: FEC