2026 Boca Raton mayoral election

2026 Boca Raton mayoral election
March 10, 2026
 
Party Democratic Republican Republican
Popular vote 7,568 7,567 3,967
Percentage 39.62% 39.61% 20.77%

The 2026 Boca Raton mayoral election was held on March 10, 2026, to elect the next mayor of Boca Raton, Florida.[1] Incumbent mayor Scott Singer is term-limited and ineligible to seek re-election.

Background

Scott Singer has served as mayor since 2018, following previous service on the Boca Raton City Council. Under the city’s term-limit rules, he may not seek another term. His departure has resulted in a competitive open-seat election.[2]

Candidates

Declared

  • Fran Nachlas, Deputy Mayor of Boca Raton[3]
  • Andy Thomson, Boca Raton City Council member [3]
  • Mike Liebelson, Community activist[4]

General election

Initially, it appeared Thomson won by five votes, necessitating a recount. The recount, which was completed on March 13, confirmed Thomson won by just a single vote.[5] This was the first time in over 30 years a Democrat was elected mayor.[6] Given that Boca Raton was a Republican stronghold, many analyzed this result, combined with many other special election results in 2025 and earlier in 2026, could lead to a blue wave.[7]

General election results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Andy Thomson 7,568 39.62%
Republican Mike Liebelson 7,567 39.61%
Republican Fran Nachlas 3,967 20.77%

See also

References

  1. ^ "Municipal Election | Boca Raton, FL". myboca.us. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  2. ^ Schultz, Randy (March 12, 2026). "An Analysis of Boca Raton's Election Results". Boca Magazine. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  3. ^ a b Nicol, Ryan (2025-04-30). "Boca Raton Deputy Mayor Fran Nachlas joins 2026 race for Mayor". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  4. ^ "Twelve Candidates Qualify For Boca Raton's 2026 Municipal Election - Boca Post". 2025-11-16. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  5. ^ Schultz, Randy (March 13, 2026). "Andy Thomson Wins Boca Mayoral Election After Recount". Boca Magazine. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  6. ^ "Andy Thomson wins Boca Raton Mayor's race after recount". FloridaPolitics. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  7. ^ "Democrats Flip Red State Stronghold in Humiliation for Donald Trump". Daily Beast. March 14, 2026. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
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