Florida GOP hopeful attacks rival over New York advertising campaign
Former Boca Raton mayor Scott Singer has criticized primary opponent Dan Franzese for using New York ads after Singer spent nearly $100,000 promoting Boca Raton to New Yorkers.
After winning the Democratic primary in New York City, socialist Zohran Mamdani prompted former Boca Raton mayor Scott Singer to launch a taxpayer-funded advertising push aimed at New Yorkers, spending close to $100,000 on a Times Square campaign and a feature in a New York Yankees magazine. Singer now accuses his GOP primary rival Dan Franzese of being a carpetbagger, noting Franzese’s recent relocation from New York and previous unsuccessful run against Lois Frankel.
Franzese fired back, calling Singer hypocritical for his record on gun control, climate initiatives, and cultural recognitions. Singer emphasizes his four-decade residency and deep local knowledge, while Franzese argues the attacks are political tactics. The contest will decide who faces incumbent Democrat Jared Moskowitz in Florida’s newly redrawn 25th District, a seat the Cook Political Report lists as a Democratic toss-up.
Why it matters
The race highlights how campaign tactics and accusations of carpetbagging can shape competitive congressional primaries.
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