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From left to right: Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic candidate for US Senate, joins Maryland US Rep. Jamie Raskin and Michigan US Rep. Debbie Dingell for a town hall in Ann Arbor, Michigan, August 26, 2026. (Andrew Lapin/JTA)
August 27, 2026, 4:27 pm
Stumping in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed and Jamie Raskin dodge queries on Hasan Piker, Israel
Democratic Senate candidate and Jewish campaigner seek to move beyond latest remarks about US Jews made by left-wing streamer accused of antisemitism
By Andrew Lapin
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
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong talks during a primary debate in Milwaukee, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
August 11, 2026, 11:03 pm
Pro-Palestinian progressive poised to win Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
Polling shows democratic socialist Francesca Hong with commanding lead ahead of Tuesday vote; Jewish groups voice concern over her record on Israel and antisemitism
By Andrew Lapin
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
Graham Platner and Troy Jackson (R), who is running to replace Platner as the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, stand together during a “Fighting Oligarchy” tour stop at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine campus on May 24, 2026, in Orono, Maine. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images via JTA)
July 24, 2026, 8:57 pm
A community divided: Maine’s Jewish Democrats gear up for Platner’s replacement
Exit of populist progressive marred by sexual assault allegations has left some Jewish Democrats relieved, but positions on Israel of likely replacement Troy Jackson are seen as largely similar
By Grace Gilson
Hasan Piker speaks at a campaign rally for Abdul El-Sayed, a far left candidate in the Democratic primary for US Senate, at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
July 22, 2026, 5:19 am
Jewish caucus demands apology for US College Democrats’ hosting of Hasan Piker
Jews in campus group call far-left commentator’s appearance a ‘direct threat to Jewish safety and inclusion,’ say organizers blocked protest walkout by citing ‘security concerns’
By Luke Tress
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
Barney Frank speaks during PFLAG National's Love Takes Justice event at AFT Headquarters on November 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Paul Morigi / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
May 20, 2026, 6:17 pm
Barney Frank’s final message on Israel: US should support opposition to Netanyahu
In interview days before passing, Jewish ex-congressman long supportive of Israel urged Democrats to condition arms sales to Netanyahu gov’t, though he opposed other litmus tests on social and economic policy
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro greets members of the crowd after speaking at a Clinton County Democratic Party event at the Avenue 209 coffee shop, April 11, 2026, in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. (AP/Marc Levy)
April 24, 2026, 12:48 pm
Jewish Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in Pennsylvania’s midterms
Moderate pro-Israel governor, vocal about his faith, widely seen as 2028 presidential hopeful; his party’s performance in swing state this year is chance to show voters he can win
By AP and ToI Staff
Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin, of Michigan, rehearses her party's response to US President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of congress in Wyandotte, Michigan, March 4, 2025. (Paul Sancya/AP)
March 5, 2025, 8:43 am
Elissa Slotkin warns of recession as Democrats respond to Trump’s address
Jewish senator with a pro-Israel voting record chosen to rebut US president’s first joint congressional speech; warns he didn’t lay out a ‘credible plan’ to address rising costs
By Agencies
The son of Jewish parents who fled the Nazis for safe harbor in the United States, Sen. Ron Wyden shares lessons from 40-plus career in politics in a new memoir. (Grand Central Publishing via JTA)
February 6, 2025, 1:19 am
Sen. Ron Wyden says the Democrats need ‘chutzpah’ to return to power
The senior Oregon legislator’s new memoir, ‘It Takes Chutzpah,’ draws on his Jewish background to explain his approach to life and governing
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Vice President Kamala Harris, right, holds a ceremonial swearing-in for Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., left, joined by his wife Eve M. Schiff, center, at the Capitol in Washington, December 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
December 10, 2024, 5:31 am
Adam Schiff sworn into Senate on 1490 edition of Maimonides’ legal code
Spokeswoman for California Democrat says he chose volume in part due to concerns about state of the rule of law as Trump returns to the White House
By Ron Kampeas
Rep. Josh Gottheimer speaks to the media on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
November 16, 2024, 1:17 am
Jewish Democrat Josh Gottheimer declares bid for New Jersey governor
A pro-Israel moderate, US House member pledges that he would use law enforcement ‘against the antisemites who are harassing Jewish or any other communities all over this state’
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Rep. Elissa Slotkin speaks during an election night watch party, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
November 7, 2024, 12:23 am
Jewish Democrat Elissa Slotkin narrowly wins Michigan Senate seat
Slotkin’s win gives Democrats a bittersweet victory in swing state Trump managed to snag for a second time
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI
A protester sits on a cot on the side of the road near the driveway of Ohio Democratic Representative Greg Landsman's Cincinnati residence wearing a sweatshirt that reads "Resistance is justified when people are occupied #Free Palestine," October 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
October 8, 2024, 5:12 am
Anti-Israel activists set up encampment outside Jewish Democrat’s Ohio home
Greg Landsman says he and his family had to secure police escort to enter and exit safely after being harassed by demonstrators on eve of Oct. 7 attack
By JULIE CARR SMYTH
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