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New York Times columnist Wajahat Ali (left) and Palestinian journalist Rula Jebreal (right) on Ali's podcast "The Left Hook," September 4, 2026. (Screen capture: X/Wajahat Ali)
September 5, 2026, 6:05 pm
Palestinian journalist accused of racism for calling Hakeem Jeffries ‘AIPAC monkey’
Israel critic Rula Jebreal says insult referred to Japan’s three wise monkeys; Black lawmakers reject explanation, denounce use of language long deployed against Black people
By ToI Staff
Massachusetts State Sen. Ed Markey speaks during a Get Out the Vote event supporting Markey, August 29, 2026 in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
September 2, 2026, 1:24 pm
Israel critic Ed Markey trounces Seth Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary
80-year-old progressive veteran vows Massachusetts is ‘not backing down’ as he accuses Trump of attacking Americans’ futures’ and ‘dreams’
By Sharon Udasin
N'kiyla Jasmine Thomas, a Democratic US Senate candidate for Oklahoma, speaks with FOX23 on May 5, 2026. (Screen capture: Youtube/FOX23)
August 26, 2026, 1:39 pm
Progressive bolstered by anti-AIPAC messaging wins Democratic Senate primary in Oklahoma
N’kiyla Jasmine Thomas, latest left-winger to win a red-state primary, secures long-shot candidacy after rejecting ‘garbage’ funds from pro-Israel lobby, which sat out race
By Sharon Udasin
Republican nominee for US Senate Mike Rogers speaks during a campaign event August 20, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
August 22, 2026, 7:32 pm
Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers said to ask AIPAC not to campaign on his behalf
As pro-Israel lobby group becomes increasingly unpopular across US politics, Axios says aides for Rogers warned its involvement would be detrimental to defeating Abdul El-Sayed
By ToI Staff and Agencies
California State Senator Aisha Wahab, a Democratic candidate for US Congress in the state’s 14th district, speaks during a primary election night event on August 18, 2026, in Hayward, California. (AP/Jeff Chiu)
August 21, 2026, 6:49 am
Progressive opposed by AIPAC wins California special election to succeed Eric Swalwell
State Senator Aisha Wahab, who backs ending military aid for Israel and accuses it of genocide in Gaza, says her victory shows her constituency ‘cannot be bought’
By Agencies
California state senator Aisha Wahab (L) and fellow Melissa Hernandez, both Democratic candidates for Congress in California's 14th district, (AP Photo/Annie Barker)
August 18, 2026, 11:43 pm
Israel-focused California primary pits progressive against AIPAC-backed moderate
Tuesday’s Democratic race for congressional seat is between Melissa Hernandez, whose campaign has received millions from pro-Israel PACs, and Aisha Wahab, who accuses Israel of genocide
By Grace Gilson
Luke Bronin, former Hartford mayor and Democratic candidate for Connecticut’s 1st congressional district, speaks during an election night watch party August 11, 2026, in Hartford, Connecticut. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
August 13, 2026, 6:54 am
Democratic incumbent loses Connecticut primary in which Israel not a decisive factor
Luke Bronin, who has said US military aid for Israel shouldn’t be used for offensive weapons but backs ‘defenses for civilians,’ soundly defeats AIPAC-backed John Larson
By Grace Gilson
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a Democratic candidate for US Senate, smiles on stage during an election night watch party on August 11, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
August 12, 2026, 12:17 pm
Progressive Israel critic defeats more moderate Democrat in Minnesota Senate primary
Peggy Flanagan, who accuses Israel of committing genocide, beats Angie Craig, who’s opposed Netanyahu and Iran war, but whom Flanagan branded as ‘AIPAC’s candidate’
By Joseph Strauss
Rep. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during an address marking New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani first 100 days in office at the Knockdown Center, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
August 11, 2026, 5:57 am
Bernie Sanders urges Democrats to ban ‘corrupt’ AIPAC spending in primaries
Jewish progressive slams pro-Israel lobby for considering funding Republican nominee for Michigan Senate seat after failing to tank Abdul El-Sayed’s primary race
By Shira Li Bartov
Former US representative Cori Bush, right, speaks during a primary election night watch party after losing the Democratic primary August 4, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Nick Ingram)
August 7, 2026, 5:28 am
Did Cori Bush’s focus on AIPAC doom her Missouri Democratic primary bid?
22-point victory for Wesley Bell — incumbent backed by pro-Israel lobby — indicates that views on Jewish state, even in deep-blue communities, aren’t monolithic or always decisive
By Sharon Udasin
Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a news conference at the Spirit of Detroit shortly after winning the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Michigan, August 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
August 6, 2026, 10:54 am
After attacking AIPAC, El-Sayed seeks support from Michigan’s pro-Israel Democrats
Having edged out pro-Israel Stevens, Democratic Senate nominee asserts commitment to Jewish safety, calls for party unity, while maintaining opposition to military aid for Israel
By Ron Kampeas
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for US Senate in Michigan, speaks during a primary election night event August 5, 2026, at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
August 6, 2026, 3:59 am
Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary win is a watershed moment for anti-Israel Democrats
Progressive in key swing state takes a step closer to the US Senate, after tens of millions of dollars spent by AIPAC, marking a huge victory for opponents of Israel in the party
By Ben Sales
Abdul El-Sayed arrives for a news conference at the Spirit of Detroit shortly after winning the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Michigan, August 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
August 5, 2026, 11:57 am
Anti-Israel Democratic candidate El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary
Progressive who called idea of Jewish state ‘illiberal,’ and said money is only reason Dems who ‘believe in human rights’ support Israel, achieves narrow victory against pro-Israel, AIPAC-backed rival Stevens
By Agencies and ToI Staff
US Rep. Wesley Bell (L) and Cori Bush, who are both vying to represent the Democratic Party in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District during the 2026 midterm elections. (L: Michael B. Thomas for The Washington Post via Getty Images/R: Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images/JTA)
August 4, 2026, 12:28 pm
Missouri primary rematch tests former rep. Cori Bush’s vow to take down AIPAC
Israel critic is seeking to retake former seat on Tuesday from incumbent Wesley Bell, who has remained supportive of Israel and received over $1M in donations from pro-Israel lobby
By Sharon Udasin
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive, anti-Israel candidate in the Democratic primary for US Senate in Michigan, films a social media video at a pool party for content creators supporting his campaign, August 3, 2026, in Detroit. (AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
August 4, 2026, 3:26 am
AIPAC gets lots of attention in Michigan Senate primary, but voters say it’s not their top issue
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed, a harsh critic of Israel, faces off Tuesday against pro-Israel moderate Haley Stevens; she’s backed by AIPAC, which he has made a focus of his campaign
By Grace Gilson
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