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AIPAC-backed Democrat loses California House special election to Aisha Wahab

Wahab and Hernandez will again face each other in November. The winner of that election will hold the congressional seat for a full two-year term.

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U.S. House candidate, California state Sen. Aisha Wahab speaks to the media during an election-night watch party at Firefighters Local 1909 on August 18, 2026 in Hayward, California
Rep. Randy Fine, the Jewish Republican incumbent in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, won his primary against social media personality Dan Bilzerian on Tuesday. Here, Fine addresses The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, June, 2026.

Stuck between antisemitism and anti-Zionism, sense wins out in Florida primaries - comment

Florida’s primaries produced plenty of the political chaos for which the state has become famous. Ultimately, antisemitism was rejected, and it was a good night for pro-Israel and Jewish candidates.

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El gobernador de Florida Ron DeSantis habla en la Cena Amos Tuck de la NHGOP 2023 en Manchester, New Hampshire, EE.UU., 14 de abril de 2023.

After primary wins, two pro-Israel candidates will battle for Florida's governor's office

The Associated Press called both the Republican and Democratic primary races for governor at 8 p.m., about an hour after polls closed on Tuesday, with around 85% of the votes counted in both races.

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HALLANDALE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 17: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon waves as she is introduced to the congregation at the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church on August 17, 2026 in Hallandale Beach, Florida.

Florida democratic socialist Nixon wins Democratic Senate primary in upset

In a separate race, Alaska's nonpartisan primary pits Sen. Dan S. Sullivan against Mary Peltola and Republican Dan J. Sullivan, whom Trump accuses of confusing voters and diluting the GOP vote.

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Marco Rubio would beat JD Vance by wide margin in 2028 presidential primaries, poll finds

The survey, conducted between May 4-7 with a sample of 2,069 Americans, shows Rubio commanding 45.4% of Republican support.

MAY 14, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend the arrival ceremony of Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 28, 2026.

Trump's Iran war goals unclear, Americans believe, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

The four-day poll revealed deep concerns about surging gasoline prices, and also suggested many voters are casting blame for their troubles on Trump's Republican allies.

MAY 11, 2026ByREUTERS
President Donald Trump mimics firing a gun during a news conference in the White House briefing room about the war in Iran on Monday, April 6, 2026.

The great disconnect: Why Israel is losing America while winning in Iran - opinion

Israel enjoys strong backing in US policy circles, but public and generational support is steadily eroding.

MAY 1, 2026ByJEFFREY KAHN
To bridge this dangerous growing divide - Israel must first strive to understand America - beyond the current White House and then to be understood by America, of today and tomorrow.

Graham Platner becomes presumptive Dem. nominee as opponent Janet Mills drops out of race

The political neophyte's anti-Israel rhetoric and past Nazi tattoo have caused concern among Jewish groups.

APRIL 30, 2026ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
U.S. senatorial candidate from Maine Graham Platner speaks at a town hall at the Leavitt Theater on Oct. 22, 2025 in Ogunquit, Maine. Platner, a veteran of the U.S. Marines and an oyster farmer, is running for the seat held by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME).

House to consider bipartisan resolution condemning Hasan Piker, Candace Owens for antisemitism

The resolution aims to condemn antisemitic hate-filled rhetoric and content disseminated by prominent online personalities," according to its proponents, Reps. Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer.

APRIL 30, 2026ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Hasan Piker speak as initial projections of Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani's win are declared during an election night rally in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, US, November 4, 2025.

Quarter of Americans, almost half of US youth, support Hamas over Israel, Harvard Harris poll finds

A new Harvard poll shows 74% of Americans support Israel, but nearly half of the youth polled back Hamas. Generational divides emerge in views on the Middle East conflict.

APRIL 29, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
People attend a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he delivers an address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters, in New York, U.S., September 26, 2025

Tucker Carlson calls campaign to shame a country club for barring a Jewish toddler ‘repulsive’

Tucker Carlson turned a story about a Palm Beach country club banning a Jewish 4-year-old from a party into a "repulsive" tale of a crusade against folks who just want to hang out together.

APRIL 24, 2026ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
"Sojourning at the exclusive Palm Beach Bath and Tennis Club in Florida are L to R; Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte of New York and Newport, and Mr. Paris Singer of London and the Riviera. All socially prominent," Feb. 16, 1927.

Virgina court blocks new congressional maps two days after state votes in favor

Virginia voters had approved the measure on Tuesday, with Republicans accusing Democrats of hypocrisy, pointing to their previous stances against partisan gerrymandering.

APRIL 23, 2026ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Voters arrive before casting their ballots at a polling location at the Westover Library on April 21, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia.

A 'Trumpian' vassal: Has Israel maintained autonomy, or become the 51st US state? - opinion

Has Israel maintained its autonomy, or has it become America's 51st state?

APRIL 21, 2026ByJEFF BARAK
An IDF soldier holds a combined Israeli-American Flag

US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers

Democrats have tried and failed over the past few months to pass war power resolutions to limit US President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran.

APRIL 15, 2026ByREUTERS
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) takes questions during a press conference following the Democrats weekly policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, April 14, 2026.