Democrats

Pro-Palestinian candidate supported by El-Sayed takes Michigan Democratic nomination for House

William Lawrence, a co-founder of the climate advocacy group Sunrise Movement, took the Democratic nomination in the state’s 7th District, with the Associated Press calling the race for him.

Democratic nominee William Lawrence after the Michigan Democratic House primary.
US Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage, with vote counting continuing for Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary, in Detroit, Michigan, US, August 5, 2026

Israel critic Abdul El-Sayed defeats AIPAC-backed Haley Stevens in Michigan primary

An election worker holds an envelope containing ballot stubs at a polling station during the Michigan primary elections, in Detroit, Michigan.

Jewish Democrat Jeremy Moss defeats pro-Palestinian rival in Michigan primary

US Representative Wesley Bell (D-MO) speaks with reporters after the House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution on the ongoing conflict with Iran on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, July 23, 2026

US Rep. Wesley Bell overcomes anti-Israel progressive Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic primary


I will survive! The essential guide to the US-Israel partnership - opinion

Such widespread Jew-hatred hasn’t polluted America since the 1930s. In New York City and Colorado, fanatically anti-Zionist candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America are winning...

 David Ben-Gurion publicly pronouncing the Declaration of the State of Israel, May 14, 1948, beneath a large portrait of Theodor Herzl, founder of modern political Zionism, in the old Tel Aviv Museum of Art building on Rothschild Street.

Democratic candidate Stevens attacks Netanyahu, as opponent El-Sayed calls Israel 'rogue state'

“The prime minister of Israel has failed,” Rep. Haley Stevens said when asked about Iran, saying that both Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump had failed to achieve “long-term peace."

Michigan Democratic US Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and US Rep. Haley Stevens spar during a televised debate in Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 7, 2026.

In Colorado, AP serves as definitive sanitizer of antisemitism - opinion

Indeed, the House overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan resolution condemning the attack as antisemitic. Thus, Kiros’s position on it, in her home state, makes her an outlier even in her own party

DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL candidate Melat Kiros speaks to supporters at an election-night watch party after winning the Colorado primary, in Denver, on June 30, 2026.

Graham Platner faces rape accusation, prompting Democrat demands he drop from Maine Senate race

CNN reported that a woman accused him of entering her home without permission and raping her while he was intoxicated. He didn't indicate whether he was considering suspending or ending his campaign.

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

A narrowed Michigan Democratic Senate race leaves Jewish voters with a stark choice

Following Mallory McMorrow's suspension of her US Senate campaign, two candidates with opposing visions of the Democratic Party's future, particularly on Israel policy, remain.

Congresswoman Haley Stevens campaigns for the US Senate at the Michigan Democratic Nominating Convention, April 19, 2026.

GOP primary voters back candidates who support Israel, denounce antisemitism, poll finds

The Washington Free Beacon poll found GOP primary voters favored candidates who support Israel and denounce antisemitism, while prioritizing the economy and immigration.

US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R), Republican from Louisiana, shakes hands with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they speak to the press at the US Capitol following their closed-door meeting in Washington, February 7, 2025; illustrative.

Half of the American Congress will scream ‘Free Palestine’ - opinion

What we are witnessing is so much more than a major change in the Democratic Party.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani campaigns with Brad Lander, candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District during primary elections in New York City, US, June 23, 2026.

Israel Police arrest two following attack on Tel Aviv deputy mayor, activist group

According to police, a number of people gathered around the activists, who had set up a stand, and physically and verbally attacked them. 

Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor Chen Arieli at a memorial event, July 2025; illustrative.

When ‘democracy’ becomes a disguise - opinion

The hollowing-out of a word – and the agenda it now carries.

Democrats leader Yair Golan addresses reporters at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 22, 2026

Democratic Party drift: Primary victories show anti-Israel Left is no longer fringe - editorial

Many Republicans initially dismissed the Tea Party as a passing fringe phenomenon. Democrats should not make the same mistake.

Democratic congressional candidate Melat Kiros speaks to supporters at an election-night watch party after winning the Colorado primary on June 30, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.