The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/democratic-party/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Democratic Party | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/democratic-party/ 32 32 Anti-Israel US Senate candidate draws support despite Nazi tattoo, allegations of abuse https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-us-senate-candidate-draws-support-despite-nazi-tattoo-abuse-allegations/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:18:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838562 Graham Platner, who is expected to win Tuesday's Democratic primary in Maine, has called accusations of past violence against women untrue; latest claims deepen some Democrats’ concern

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]]> North Carolina Dems reject Gaza genocide resolution after campaign by Jewish caucus https://www.timesofisrael.com/north-carolina-dems-reject-gaza-genocide-resolution-after-campaign-by-jewish-caucus/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:41:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835988 'Now we feel like we have a home again,' says Jewish Democrat after measure calling to 'prosecute' and 'vet' those who 'may have participated in or enabled genocide' is narrowly defeated

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]]> Former Gaza surgeon and staunch Israel critic wins NJ Democratic US House primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-gaza-surgeon-and-staunch-israel-critic-wins-nj-democratic-us-house-primary/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:46:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835919 Egypt-born US veteran Adam Hamawy wins by some 12 points despite scrutiny over ties to 'Blind Sheikh' terror convict; expected to serve in Congress after November's statewide vote

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]]> Facing scrutiny over ‘Blind Sheikh’ ties, anti-Israel NJ candidate says he condemns antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-nj-candidate-facing-scrutiny-over-blind-sheikh-ties-says-he-condemns-antisemitism/ Sat, 30 May 2026 02:31:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833123 Adam Hamawy, a Democrat running for US Congress who opposes Iron Dome and volunteered in Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war, tells JTA that safety of Muslims and Jews is 'intertwined'

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]]> Antisemitic Congress candidate loses Texas primary but gets 40% of vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/antisemitic-congress-candidate-loses-texas-primary-but-gets-40-of-vote/ Wed, 27 May 2026 04:24:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830884 Maureen Galindo, who called for the imprisonment and castration of 'billionaire Zionists,' secures more than 5,700 votes in runoff election

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]]> Texas Democrat’s antisemitic rhetoric sparks outrage ahead of Tuesday’s primary runoff https://www.timesofisrael.com/texas-democrats-antisemitic-rhetoric-sparks-outrage-ahead-of-primary-runoff/ Tue, 26 May 2026 01:26:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830535 Maureen Galindo's extreme comments will be put to the test in the contest over who will represent the party in the San Antonio congressional district

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]]> Three-quarters of Democrats oppose aid to Israel, poll finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-quarters-of-democrats-oppose-aid-to-israel-poll-finds/ Fri, 22 May 2026 18:44:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828630 In line with other recent studies, survey by NY Times and Siena finds that the party, and especially younger voters, sides with Palestinians

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]]> Republicans delay US House vote to halt Iran war that was on verge of passing https://www.timesofisrael.com/republicans-delay-us-house-vote-to-halt-iran-war-that-was-on-verge-of-passing/ Fri, 22 May 2026 03:07:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828436 GOP postpones vote on Trump's war powers to June as its struggles to muster support to defeat resolution; House Democratic leader calls Republicans 'cowardly' for pulling bill

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]]> Gaza war and Israel go unmentioned in Democrats’ 2024 election autopsy report https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-war-and-israel-go-unmentioned-in-democrats-2024-election-autopsy-report/ Thu, 21 May 2026 21:53:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828380 Although report released to CNN is incomplete, Democratic Majority for Israel president says omission proves most Americans, including Democrats, support US-Israel ties

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]]> Anti-Israel US Senate candidate with covered up Nazi tattoo splits Jewish Democrats summit https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-us-senate-candidate-with-covered-up-nazi-tattoo-splits-jewish-democrats-summit/ Fri, 15 May 2026 17:38:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824336 Jewish Democrats divided over whether to back Graham Platner, who may be hope for party to retake Senate, but supports ending US military assistance to Israel

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]]> Pennsylvania judge leaves Democrats over party’s ‘coddling’ of antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/pennsylvania-judge-leaves-democrats-over-partys-coddling-of-antisemitism/ Wed, 13 May 2026 11:42:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822467 Supreme Court justice David Wecht, who formerly led state's Democrats, says that hatred of Jews has moved from fringes to party's mainstream; senator calls on party to confront 'rising problem'

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]]> 12 US Senate Dems: IDF mass evacuations in Iran, Lebanon ‘likely’ violate international law https://www.timesofisrael.com/12-us-senate-dems-idf-mass-evacuations-in-iran-lebanon-likely-violate-international-law/ Thu, 07 May 2026 19:12:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3818643 Group pens letter pressing US Central Command on involvement in Israeli evacuation orders; IDF says practice aims to protect civilians and complies with laws of war

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]]> Alan Dershowitz leaves Democratic Party, calling it the ‘most anti-Israel’ in US history https://www.timesofisrael.com/alan-dershowitz-leaves-democratic-party-calling-it-the-most-anti-israel-in-us-history/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:46:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3807554 High-profile attorney, whose clients have included Trump and Epstein, says party let hard-left fringe go mainstream; joins GOP, which he says has kept antisemites on the sidelines

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]]> Michigan Democrats back pro-Palestinian candidate for university board https://www.timesofisrael.com/michigan-democrats-back-pro-palestinian-candidate-for-university-board/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:53:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806539 Party sidelines incumbent pro-Israel Jewish member of Board of Regents in favor of Amir Makled, who has retweeted memes and cartoons with antisemitic connotations

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]]> Former US vice president Harris accuses Netanyahu of dragging Trump into Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-us-vice-president-harris-accuses-netanyahu-of-dragging-trump-into-iran-war/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:26:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3805367 Potential 2028 candidate says Americans do not want war, US servicemen put at risk; Netanyahu has repeatedly denied claim, says US president made decision for good of his country

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