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Sen. Ed Markey speaks during a Get Out the Vote event supporting Markey, August 29, 2026 in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
September 1, 2026, 5:31 pm
Massachusetts progressive and Israel critic Markey expected to rout centrist challenger
Tuesday’s Democratic Senate primary pits 80-year-old incumbent against more moderate politician 33 years his junior who seems unlikely to woo younger voters
By Sharon Udasin
This composite image shows Florida State Senator Angie Nixon (L) and Alexander Vindman. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
August 21, 2026, 3:59 am
Anti-Israel candidate’s win over Vindman may have more to do with Florida than support for DSA
Analysts say the Jewish former Soviet refugee, who played key role in Trump’s first impeachment, didn’t take Angie Nixon ‘seriously’ while noting he’s a newcomer to the US state
By Sharon Udasin
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, bottom right, talks with a pair of constituents who approached her to request help with a problem, at a National Night Out community event where she was campaigning for Florida’s 20th congressional district, August 4, 2026, in Plantation, Florida. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell).
August 18, 2026, 10:09 pm
GOP redistricting tests the strength of Florida’s pro-Israel Democrats
Incumbents Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Lois Frankel seek support from new voters in Tuesday’s Democratic primaries, as issues related to the Jewish state again loom large
By Sharon Udasin
Rep. Rashida Tlaib addresses delegates during the Michigan Democratic Party State Endorsement Convention, April 19, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
August 15, 2026, 7:15 pm
Florida venue cancels Rashida Tlaib rally after state lawmaker protests ‘anti-Jew’ event
The Venue cites ‘increased security concerns’ of hosting the staunch anti-Israel lawmaker, who is campaigning against Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Jared Moskowitz, and Alexander Vindman
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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
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
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
US Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Mo., speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination August 4, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
August 5, 2026, 6:03 pm
AIPAC-backed Wesley Bell defeats Israel critic Cori Bush in Missouri primary rematch
Democratic socialist Bush was first beaten by Bell in a 2024 face-off; Bush made Bell’s ties to AIPAC a central issue in her campaign
By Sharon Udasin
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 Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed, left, and US Rep. Haley Stevens participate in a televised debate moderated by Roop Raj, July 27, 2026, in Southfield, Michigan. (Robin Buckson/Detroit News via AP, Pool)
July 29, 2026, 4:47 am
AIPAC features as key topic at last Democratic debate before Michigan primary vote
Haley Stevens dodges repeated questions about her relationship to the pro-Israel lobbying group, as her rival Abdul El-Sayed continues to make its spending on the race a top issue
By Andrew Lapin
An anti-Israel protester in New York City, September 23, 2025. (Luke Tress/ Times of Israel)
July 24, 2026, 7:53 pm
Why are US politicians so focused on Israel, when voters say it’s not a priority?
Polls show that, when asked open-ended questions about political priorities, Israel and foreign policy don’t make the cut, even though the Jewish state seems to be everywhere
By Luke Tress
Michigan Democratic US Senate primary candidate Abdul El-Sayed addresses the crowd during a campaign rally in Detroit, July 18, 2026. (Jose Juarez/AP)
July 21, 2026, 3:18 pm
How Michigan’s Senate race is testing pro-Israel Jews’ loyalty to the Democratic Party
Some Jewish communal leaders in the state say they would support a Republican candidate if a strident Israel critic beats centrist Haley Stevens in the primary
By Andrew Lapin
Governor candidate Francesca Hong speaks on stage during Wisconsin Democrats 2026 Convention on June 14, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin. (Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for WisDems/AFP)
July 17, 2026, 8:23 pm
Francesca Hong, running for governor of Wisconsin, focuses campaign on affordability — and Israel
Candidate in Democratic primary, using pro-Palestinian stance as springboard, appears on podcasts whose hosts have been accused of antisemitism, isolating many local Jewish voters
By Joseph Strauss
Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for US Senate, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., left, join hands at an event in Orono, Maine, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
July 11, 2026, 4:57 am
Why US politics feels like it’s all about Israel — and what that does and doesn’t mean for Jews
Israel has become the perfect wedge issue for progressive Democrats. That’s left many US Jews in an uncomfortable spot, regardless of how they feel about the Jewish state’s actions
By Ben Sales
Stephen King attends the premiere of "The Life of Chuck" during the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024, at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
July 8, 2026, 10:45 am
Under fire, Stephen King retracts support for anti-Israel candidate accused of rape
Horror novelist says Maine Senate Democrat Graham Platner should drop out of Senate race if sexual assault allegation true
By Grace Gilson
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