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State Rep. Angie Nixon, speaks loudly on the Florida House floor during a redistricting bill on April 29, 2026, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP/Mike Stewart)
August 19, 2026, 12:57 pm
Anti-Israel Democrat wins upset in Florida Senate primary, in latest victory for DSA
Elsewhere in the state, several Jewish, pro-Israel candidates win nominations, including incumbents Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Jared Moskowitz, and far-right firebrand Randy Fine
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, greets a man tending to a grill as she visits a National Night Out community event while campaigning for Florida’s 20th congressional district, in Plantation, Florida, August 4, 2026.
August 17, 2026, 10:52 pm
In Florida, Rep. Wasserman Schultz sparks debate over representation in diverse areas
Jewish Democrat standing for her 12th term in a new majority-Black district created by Republicans argues that lack of ‘lived experience’ shouldn’t force her to stand aside
By Bill Barrow
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, August 21, 2024. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
August 11, 2026, 6:42 am
Michigan rabbis call to protect Jewish delegates at Democratic convention
Petition urges Michigan party chair to stress consequences for anyone who harasses Jewish delegates, after Jewish AG pulls out of event amid growing fears of antisemitism
By Andrew Lapin
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
US Rep. Ed Case of Hawaii speaks at a rally, February 11, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones)
August 9, 2026, 12:25 pm
Hawaii congressman defeats anti-Israel progressive upstart in Democratic primary
Incumbent US Rep. Ed Case easily overcomes challenge from younger state senator Jarett Keohokalole, who called for end to military aid to Jewish state
By ToI Staff and Reuters
Democratic State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, watches a colleague speak during a floor session at the State Capitol, April 30, 2025, in Honolulu, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Mengshin Lin)
August 8, 2026, 9:06 pm
Hawaii primaries pose latest test for Democrats amid party split over Israel
Fresh-faced Jarrett Keohokalole calls for limits on military aid to Jerusalem, challenging seasoned lawmaker Ed Case after string of wins by candidates critical of Jewish state
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a news conference at the Department of Justice, August 5, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
August 8, 2026, 1:07 pm
US Senate confirms Trump former lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general
Republican-controlled Senate approves nomination 50-49 despite Democratic warnings over politicization of Justice Department after controversial fund proposal
By AFP
Abdul El-Sayed departs following 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 Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
August 6, 2026, 6:23 pm
El-Sayed’s narrow Michigan win splits Jewish Democrats over potential rapprochment
Success of anti-Israel candidate leaves many feeling abandoned by party despite razor-thin margin of victory, with some considering voting Republican in November
By Grace Gilson
Ryan Grim, left, and Krystal Ball record a segment for the YouTube daily news show, Breaking Points, July 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP/Jacquelyn Martin)
August 6, 2026, 6:17 pm
How a new left-wing US media ecosystem is helping elevate progressive candidates
YouTube news shows, podcasts and independent platforms say they give a voice to underrepresented views, including support for universal healthcare, abolishing ICE and ending military aid to Israel
By Helen Coster
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
Michigan state Rep. Donavan McKinney, D-Detroit, waves to the crowd during a campaign rally for Michigan Democratic US Senate primary candidate Abdul El-Sayed, July 18, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
August 5, 2026, 8:59 pm
Anti-Israel Michigan state rep. McKinney defeats sympathetic incumbent in US House primary
Donavan McKinney, who has pledged to cut military aid to the Jewish state and criticized ‘genocide’ in Gaza, wins against AIPAC-sponsored opponent Shri Thanedar
By Shira Li Bartov
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
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel pauses during an interview with The Associated Press, November 21, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
August 1, 2026, 2:00 pm
Jewish Democrats back Michigan AG Dana Nessel’s decision to skip state party convention
Nessel says she has been facing widespread antisemitic harassment, including being called a neo-Nazi by a party official
By Grace Gilson
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