Boca Raton Mayoral Candidates Raise Hundreds of Thousands in Contributions

Three candidates vie for mayor, with two raising substantial funds from development interests

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Three candidates are running for mayor of Boca Raton in the upcoming March 10 election, with two of them raising hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions. Fran Nachlas, the city's deputy mayor, has raised $373,373, while City Council member Andy Thomson has raised $406,982. The third candidate, Mike Liebelson, has raised $261. Much of the funding for Nachlas and Thomson has come from political committees and developers with interests in Boca Raton's downtown redevelopment project, known as One Boca.

Why it matters

The sources of campaign funding for the mayoral candidates have become a key issue in the election, as the future of the controversial One Boca redevelopment project hangs in the balance. Residents have raised concerns about the influence of development interests on local politics, and the election results could have significant implications for the city's growth and development.

The details

Nachlas and Thomson have raised the bulk of their campaign funds through direct contributions and their political committees. Nachlas also loaned herself an additional $100,000. Liebelson, who opposes the One Boca project, has raised only $261, with $50,000 coming from a personal loan. Nachlas has supported the One Boca redevelopment, while Thomson has been the lone City Council member to vocally oppose the project. The campaign contributions reveal the involvement of various real estate firms, developers, and political action committees with interests in Boca Raton's development.

  • The March 10 general election will determine Boca Raton's next mayor.
  • Campaign finance reports were released in recent months, showing the candidates' fundraising totals.

The players

Fran Nachlas

Boca Raton's deputy mayor who has served on the City Council since 2022. Nachlas has raised $373,373, including a $100,000 personal loan, and has received contributions from various real estate firms and developers with interests in Boca Raton's development projects.

Andy Thomson

A Boca Raton City Council member who has raised $406,982. Thomson has been the lone council member to vocally oppose the One Boca redevelopment project, and his campaign has received funding from political action committees and developers with interests in the city.

Mike Liebelson

A Boca Raton resident and the third mayoral candidate, who has raised $261 and opposes the One Boca redevelopment project.

Scott Singer

The current mayor of Boca Raton, who is not running for reelection.

Malcolm Butters

A South Florida developer who has contributed to the campaigns of both Nachlas and Thomson.

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