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“I’m thrilled to congratulate Mayor-elect Andy Thomson on this monumental victory. Winning by a margin of just 5 votes, this race is proof that organizing everywhere and talking to every voter will make all the difference in 2026,” said Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried. “Andy has led as a Councilman with integrity, care, and with the community’s best interest in mind. I have no doubt he will serve as Mayor with just as much heart and passionate service.”
Thomson beat out Republican candidate Mike Liebelson with 7,567 to votes to his 7,572, a razor thing margin that destroys the myth that voting doesn’t matter. In the end, every vote counts.
The election results were confirmed after a machine recount and manual review of ballots that was certified by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections. While the machine recount originally pegged Thomson at just a single vote victory, the manual recount widened his win to five votes.
Thomson is well-suited to move immediately into his new responsibilities from his current role on the Boca Raton City Council. He’s also a lawyer, electrical engineer, and an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University.
“Andy’s election marks the first time in decades that a Democrat has held the seat,” said Fried. “This victory reiterates an undeniable trend in Florida: Democrats can run and win anywhere–including Donald Trump’s backyard.”
“Floridians are tired of the chaos, corruption, and sky high prices on everything from groceries, to gas, and healthcare. They are voting for trusted leaders like Andy to steady the ship and return common sense, people-centered solutions back to our communities.”
“We’re proud of Andy and his involvement with our Take Back Local program. By providing candidates with resources and on the ground support, the Florida Democratic Party continues to swing the pendulum in our direction,” she added.
This victory cannot be separated from the broader trend of Democrats winning in deep red areas all across the country. The Republican Party has never been more toxic and they have Donald Trump to blame.
Consumers prices are skyrocketing, the entire world suspects him of being a pedophile, his masked ICE agents are murdering innocent Americans, and now he’s launched an illegal war against Iran on behalf of Israel. He’s quite simply the worst president in history.
“When you organize everywhere, you can win anywhere — including here in Florida,” stated Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin. Mayor-elect Andy Thomson ran a strong campaign focused on the issues that matter most to Boca Raton voters, from the rising cost of groceries and gas to the health care crisis Donald Trump and his allies unleashed.
This win is another warning sign to Florida Republicans that voters are fed up with their out-of-touch agenda that is making communities like Boca Raton unaffordable.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
