Andy Thomson crosses $400K mark in Boca Mayor’s race following Q4 haul
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Key takeaways
- Momentum on fundraising: Thomson crossed the $400,000 milestone across his campaign account and its political committee, with more than $18,000 raised in Q4 for the campaign and $114,000 for Running with Andy Thomson.
- Total raised: Combined fundraising across both accounts approaches $407,000, all from outside contributors and with no personal loans.
- Endorsement: Boca Raton Firefighters Local 1560 formally backed Thomson.
- Race context: He is one of three candidates, alongside businessman Mike Liebelson and Deputy Mayor Fran Nachlas.
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Overview
Thomson, a lawyer and Boca Raton City Council veteran, crossed the $400,000 fundraising threshold across both accounts, signaling strong grassroots momentum as he competes to succeed Mayor Scott Singer, who is term-limited.
Fundraising performance
New campaign finance reports show Thomson raised more than $18,000 during the fourth quarter through his official campaign account, while his political committee, Running with Andy Thomson, collected $114,000 over the same period. Building on previous fundraising success, the campaign has raised nearly $407,000 across both accounts.
All of the money has come from outside contributors, not personal loans.
“This fundraising milestone reflects the deep community support behind our campaign and the strength of a truly grassroots effort”, Thomson said.
Endorsement from public safety
In addition to the fundraising gains, Thomson announced a formal endorsement from the Boca Raton Firefighters, Local 1560. “Our firefighters and first responders put their lives on the line every day to protect Boca Raton families. As Mayor, I will always stand with them, ensure they have the resources they need, and keep Boca Raton safe for everyone who calls it home.”
Campaign background
Thomson, a lawyer, served in Seat A on the Boca Raton City Council from 2018 to 2022 and was elected to Seat D in 2024, positioning him as an experienced voice in local government as residents weigh the field.
Election timeline
The Boca Raton mayoral election is set for March 10, with Mayor Scott Singer facing term limits. Nachlas eclipsed the $400,000 mark in a prior report when $100,000 in candidate loans were included; she added just under $30,000 via her campaign and another $31,000 via her political committee. Liebelson has raised just under $5,300 and provided a $50,000 candidate loan.
Source: https://floridapolitics.com/archives/774168-andy-thomson-crosses-400k-mark-in-boca-mayors-race-following-q4-haul/
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