Democratic Party

No. 41: Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Randy Fine, Dan Goldman: Jewish voices in a divided Congress

Three Jewish congress members advocating for the US-Israel relationship on Capitol Hill.

(L-R): Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Randy Fine, and Dan Goldman
Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democratic candidate for US Senate, addresses the state's Jewish Democratic caucus at its annual "Summer Simcha" event amid broader Jewish communal concerns about his campaign, Birmingham, Mich., Aug. 30, 2026.

Michigan rabbis lay out demands for El-Sayed and state Democrats to earn their votes

New Hampshire Democratic Senate Candidate Chris Pappas waves to supporters after he cast his ballot at a polling location on September 8, 2026 in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Chris Pappas projected to win New Hampshire Democratic nomination to the US Senate

Dr. Amy Acton, Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate and former director of the Ohio Department of Health, is fitted with a microphone during a rally on April 28, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Ohio Democratic candidate for governor Amy Acton attacked at Canfield Fair


Pressure mounts on Democratic Senate candidate Platner to quit Maine race

Platner's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Platner has denied wrongdoing but said on Monday he would take time "to reflect on the best path forward."

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at his Primary Election event on June 9, 2026 in Blue Hill, Maine.

Bernie Sanders urges Platner to quit Maine Senate race as Democrats vie to succeed him

"I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine," Sanders, a prominent progressive backer of Platner and his biggest national ally, said in a statement.

US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) attends a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing for Casey Means, nominated to serve as the next US Surgeon General, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, February 25, 2026.

Harris courting Mamdani, pro-Palestinian activists in effort to win 2028 support - report

According to an Axios report, Harris may be trying to repair and strengthen her relationships with left-wing members of her party in order to lay the groundwork for a 2028 presidential run.

Kamala Harris attends the Public Counsel Awards Dinner on April 29, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.

Congress blocks vote on restricting military funding to Israel after Democratic Party debate

Rep. Ro Khanna, co-sponsor of the bill, announced on X/Twitter that Congress had blocked the vote, despite previous reports that the House Rules Committee had marked the amendment as “Made in Order.”

US Representatives Thomas Massie (R‑KY) and Ro Khanna (D‑CA) speak to the media, February 9, 2026; illustrative.

The Mamdani effect: Democratic incumbents now have to worry about being too pro-Israel - opinion

Following Mamdani’s lead, Lander and Avila Chevalier both sought to turn their opponent’s support for Israel into a defining moral failure.

Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race, at an election night rally in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, US, November 4, 2025.

Israel became divisive issue which lost some endorsees primary races, Jewish Democrats say

Israel emerged as a central point of debate in New York’s congressional primaries, where JDCA-backed candidates were defeated in the 10th and 13th districts.

Brad Lander, candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District, speaks to the media while standing next to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a watch party after winning the primary elections in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 23, 2026.

Alex Bores wins support from both sides of Israel debate

“You could make a sitcom,” said Cameron Kasky, a former candidate in the race who’s now backing Bores, referring to what he called the “Boalition.”

Alex Bores at Human Rights Campaign Greater New York Dinner held at the Marriott Marquis, New York, New York, Feb. 7, 2026