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Clockwise from left: Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman, congressional candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar, congressional candidate Scott Wiener, L.A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, and congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti are among the California primary contenders of interest to the Jewish community. (Photo illustration by Grace Yagel/70 Faces Media)
June 2, 2026, 5:13 pm
In California primaries, Jewish voters face a slate of races shaped by Israel, antisemitism
Tuesday’s contests have some Jews weighing reality TV candidate over left-wing Israel critic, while others consider backing pro-Israel progressive who accused country of genocide
By Andrew Lapin
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton speaks at a primary election night campaign event after winning the party's nomination for governor in Columbus, Ohio, May 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
May 6, 2026, 10:55 am
Democrats win big in US special elections, but Trump reinforces hold on GOP
Races in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan bolster current trends, showing Democrats’ momentum growing ahead of November’s midterms, and Trump still holding sway with Republicans
By JONATHAN J. COOPER, HUMERA LODHI and SIMRAN PARWANI
FILE - Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli, left, shake hands with Democratic candidate for governor Mikie Sherrill, right, before a New Jersey gubernatorial debate, September 21, 2025, in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)
November 4, 2025, 6:46 am
Gubernatorial contests in NJ and Virginia, NYC mayoral race among major US elections on Tuesday
Elections across country will be first since Trump returned to White House earlier this year, with the president featuring prominently in many races
By AP
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at a news conference at Belvedere Middle School, October 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
October 27, 2025, 2:12 am
California’s Newsom mulls 2028 US presidential run; Trump’s son Eric doesn’t rule one out
Governor Newsom, who has gained prominence among Democrats for confronting Trump, says he’ll decide after 2026 midterms; Eric Trump tells Israeli outlet he’s not saying no to the idea
By Reuters and ToI Staff
A billboard that displays a photo of US President-elect Donald Trump and reads 'Congratulations! Trump, make Israel great' is projected a day after the US election, in Tel Aviv, Israel, November 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
November 7, 2024, 3:06 pm
Daily Briefing Nov. 7: Day 398 – What might Israel expect from President Trump?
Editor David Horovitz on Israel-related events of Trump’s previous term and how his reelection is greeted in the Holy Land; ripple effects of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s ouster
By ToI Staff
'Gallant Night 2' (referring to the intense demonstrations when Gallant was first fired in March 2023) protests at Tel Aviv's Begin Gate on November 5, 2024 (Credit: Roni Shapiro)
November 6, 2024, 12:22 pm
Daily Briefing Nov. 6: Day 397 – PM fires defense minister Gallant on US election day
US bureau chief Jacob Magid and political correspondent Tal Schneider discuss the unexpected dismissal of Yoav Gallant, the US response, and Jewish and Arab voters in PA and Michigan
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: A Haredi man looks at Israeli soldiers gathered at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, March 14, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
November 5, 2024, 2:03 pm
Daily Briefing Nov. 5: Day 396 – Haredi daycare subsidies crack coalition discipline
David Horovitz on how Israelis would vote in US elections, updates on alleged ‘systematic’ intel theft and leaks, and how ‘antagonistic’ relationship between PM and AG plays out
By ToI Staff
This combination of pictures shows US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (L) speaking during a Get Out the Vote rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on October 30, 2024; and former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaking at a campaign rally at the PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on October 29, 2024. (Angela Weiss/AFP)
November 2, 2024, 2:33 pm
Daily Briefing Nov. 2: Day 393 – US elections through an Israeli prism
ToI’s senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur on the massive dissonance between US Jews and Israelis in how they view the two leading candidates for US president — and why
By ToI Staff
US envoy Amos Hochstein leaves after attending a news conference in Beirut, Lebanon, October 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
November 1, 2024, 1:10 pm
Daily Briefing Nov. 1: Day 392 – US seeks ceasefire with Lebanon, then Gaza
US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses the Biden Administration’s shifted stance on negotiations with Lebanon and Gaza, Trump’s position on Gaza, and JD Vance’s comments on Iran
By ToI Staff
This combination of pictures shows US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (L) speaking during a Get Out the Vote rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on October 30, 2024; and former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaking at a campaign rally at the PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on October 29, 2024. (Angela Weiss/AFP)
November 1, 2024, 9:01 am
What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: US elections through an Israeli prism
ToI’s senior analyst on the massive dissonance between US Jews and Israelis in how they view the two leading candidates for US president — and why
By ToI Staff
Josh Stein, then a candidate for North Carolina attorney general, speaks during Get Out the Vote at The Fillmore Charlotte on November 6, 2016, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jeff Hahne/ Getty Images/ via JTA/ File)
September 24, 2024, 4:22 am
What to know about Josh Stein, who’s outpolling Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor
Amid his rival’s repeated scandals, a win by the Jewish attorney could buoy Harris against Trump, while some see it as a sign of acceptance of the local Jewish community
By Andrea Cooper
US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (R) shakes hands with former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 2024. (Saul Loeb/AFP)
September 20, 2024, 1:04 pm
Poll shows US voters think Harris, Trump on equal footing on economy, crime, Gaza war
AP-NORC survey finds roughly half of voters place healthcare, immigration, abortion and gun policies as top concern; quarter of respondents point to Israel-Hamas war
By AP
US Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont speaks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, on August 20, 2024. (Charly Triballeau/AFP)
September 18, 2024, 9:28 pm
Bernie Sanders pushing longshot bid to block $20B in US arms sales to Israel
Introducing resolution which is highly unlikely to pass, senator says US cannot be ‘complicit in this humanitarian disaster,’ seeks to halt sales of missile systems and tank rounds
By AP and ToI Staff
Laura Loomer walks as Republican presidential nominee former US President Donald Trump visits the Shanksville Volunteer Fire Company in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
September 14, 2024, 3:26 pm
Far-right provocateur Laura Loomer back in Trump’s inner circle, to Republicans’ dismay
In rare show of agreement, Rep. Taylor-Greene and Sen. Graham both excoriate Jewish activist’s racist rant against Harris
By Ron Kampeas
Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., and Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., speak during a news conference at the US Capitol, May 8, 2024, in Washington, after police cleared an anti-Israel tent encampment at George Washington University and arrested demonstrators. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
July 3, 2024, 5:29 pm
Next up, Cori Bush: After Jamaal Bowman’s defeat, pro-Israel donors pivot to Missouri
An AIPAC-led campaign has set its sights on deposing the St. Louis congresswoman, another member of the far-left ‘Squad’ up for reelection, though success is far from a given
By Ron Kampeas
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