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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
Rep. Mike Collins, a Georgia Republican (C), speaks with RJC National Chairman Senator Norm Coleman (R) on the stage of the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual convention in Las Vegas, August 31, 2026. (RJC/X)
September 1, 2026, 5:39 pm
At GOP Jewish confab ahead of midterms, speakers warn of far-left DSA candidates
While Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates may only rise to seven, Republicans paint rival Democratic Party as ceding control to anti-Israel faction
By Joseph Strauss
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
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
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
L-R: N’Kiyla 'Jasmine' Thomas and Jim Priest, candidates in the Democratic senate primary race in Oklahoma. (Aimee Tietze Adams/N’Kiyla 'Jasmine' Thomas: US.Senate 2026, Jim Priest US Senate)
August 25, 2026, 3:18 pm
Oklahoma Democratic primary pits centrist against activist with ad tossing AIPAC ‘trash’
N’kiyla Thomas says she has no ‘concerns’ with Jews or Israel’s existence, but she’s attacked the pro-Israel lobby even though her rival, Jim Priest, has not been funded by it
By Sharon Udasin
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
Democratic candidate for Governor David Crowley, right, August 10, 2026, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)
August 12, 2026, 12:16 pm
Wisconsin Democrats choose David Crowley over anti-Israel Hong as nominee for governor
Establishment candidate narrowly beats out progressive darling in key swing state; Crowley hopes to become state’s first Black governor, will vie with Trump-backed Rep. Tom Tiffany
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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
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
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