Boca Raton Mayoral Race Sees Influx of Campaign Donations

Two leading candidates have each raised hundreds of thousands from development interests

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Three candidates are running for mayor of Boca Raton, Florida in an election scheduled for March 10. Two of the leading candidates have each raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions, with some of the funding coming from development interests, according to public records.

Why it matters

The sources of campaign donations in local elections can provide insight into the potential priorities and influences of elected officials. In a city like Boca Raton, which has seen significant real estate development in recent years, the funding sources for mayoral candidates are of particular interest to residents and observers.

The details

Public records show that the two leading mayoral candidates have each raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for their campaigns. Some of this funding has come from development interests, including a "private equity family office and leader in the acquisition and development of commercial open-air retail and suburban office properties."

  • The Boca Raton mayoral election is scheduled for March 10, 2026.

The players

Boca Raton mayoral candidates

Three candidates are vying for the position of mayor of Boca Raton, Florida in the upcoming election.

Private equity family office

A private equity firm that is a leader in the acquisition and development of commercial open-air retail and suburban office properties, and has contributed to the campaigns of some of the Boca Raton mayoral candidates.

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The takeaway

The sources of campaign funding for the Boca Raton mayoral candidates will be closely watched, as they may provide insight into the potential priorities and influences of the future mayor, particularly when it comes to real estate development in the city.