Midterm elections

Michigan Jewish leaders urge Democratic Party to protect Jewish delegates at convention

Soifer called on El-Sayed to “stand with and defend Nessel and other Jewish Democrats,” noting that JDCA would focus its campaign season on helping elect “Democrats who share our values.”

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks on the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 21, 2024. (Saul Loeb / AFP via Getty Images)
US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks at The People V. The Powerful rally at the Detroit Opera House on July 18, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. Sanders, US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and others joined El-Sayed to rally the crowds.

Bernie Sanders urges Democratic Party to ban AIPAC and super PACs from primaries, pass amendment

Elon Musk walks to attend the trial in his lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion at a federal courthouse, in Oakland, California, US, April 29, 2026.

Musk's America PAC plans $100 million-plus effort to boost Republican turnout - report

Thousands of Jewish and Israeli Americans participate in the annual Israel Day Parade, the world’s largest pro-Israel parade, on May 31, in New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who did not attend the march, is the first New York mayor not to do so.

Israel's $50 million influence campaign reaches beyond Iran ceasefire - report


Rep. Ted Deutch will become AJC CEO, will not re-run for congress

"I will be forever grateful for the opportunity you have given me to serve our community and to serve our country,” he said in a statement, Ted Deutch will not seek re-election in midterms

Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., votes to approve the second article of impeachment against President Donald Trump during a House Judiciary Committee meeting on Capitol Hill, in Washington.

Morgan Ortagus, Pompeo's former 'face to the world', runs for Congress

'I stand with Ukraine. I think that the whole world is incredibly proud of what the Ukrainian people are doing to fight for their country.'

 U.S. State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus attends a press briefing by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the State Department in Washington, U.S., December 11, 2019.

Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez defends Jewish heritage claim: 'Culture isn’t DNA'

"Just because one concrete identity may not be how we think of ourselves today, nor how we were raised, it doesn’t mean we cannot or should not honor the ancestors + stories that got us here."

Progressive challenger Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez embraces New York gubenatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon at her victory party in the Bronx after upsetting incumbent Democratic Representative Joseph Crowly on June 26, 2018

Ocasio-Cortez dances the horah after announcing Jewish heritage

"So many of our destinies are tied beyond our understanding." Ocasio-Cortez said after explaining the story of her family's forced conversion for the first time publicly.

US Representative-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) walks up to participate in drawing a lottery number for her new office on Capitol Hill November 30, 2018 in Washington, DC

New House Democrats seen as lightning rods on Israel debate

These lawmakers present themselves on social media as a collective and policy on Israel is one of many issues that unite them.

Democratic U.S. congressional candidate Rashida Tlaib reacts after appearing at her midterm election night

Congresswoman Omar shares support for BDS

“I believe and support the BDS movement and have fought to make sure people’s right to support it isn’t criminalized,” she said, adding her reservations about the movement.

Muslim Democratic congressional candidate Ilhan Omar calls Israel ‘apartheid regime’, July 10, 2018.

Jewish Americans are now the face of Trump resistance

79% of Jewish voters chose Democrats, only 17% supported Republicans. Down nearly 10% in two short, if eventful years.

AMERICANS TAKE part in the annual Salute to Israel parade in New York City

Don’t give up on the Democrats

In reality, the Palestinians are not progressives, whereas Israelis are.

U.S. flags line a path during mid-term elections at a polling station in the Mount Lebanon district in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. November 6, 2018

Good news for Jewish candidates after U.S. midterm elections

According to a spokesman for the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA), all 23 Jewish incumbents who ran for reelection – 21 of them Democrats – won.

U.S. Rep. Jacky Rosen greets supporters during a canvass launch at the Nevada State Democratic Party's Centennial Hills field office during midterm Election Day in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., November 6, 2018

Women break through in midterms

Instead of dismissing our critics as antisemitic, we need to listen to what they have to say

Progressive challenger Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez embraces New York gubenatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon at her victory party in the Bronx after upsetting incumbent Democratic Representative Joseph Crowly on June 26, 2018