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How New York’s swing districts voted in congressional races and what that means for the Jews

JL;DR SUMMARY The recent congressional elections in New York's swing districts showcased significant Jewish and pro-Israel influences on the outcomes, with candidates from both parties striving to secure Jewish community support. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Pro IsraelMondaire JonesU.S. CongressJewish VoteMike LawlerNew York ElectionsSwing DistrictsPat RyanHasidic SupportAntisemitism Policy

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New York, United States
"The race was one of several swing districts in New York State that could sway control of the House."
New York City, New York, United States
"Lawler defeated Democratic challenger Mondaire Jones in the district, which covers territory north of New York City in Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess and Westchester counties."
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
"The district north of New York City covers Orange County and parts of Dutchess and Ulster Counties, and includes the Hudson Valley cities of Poughkeepsie, Newburgh and Kingston."
Newburgh, New York, United States
"The district north of New York City covers Orange County and parts of Dutchess and Ulster Counties, and includes the Hudson Valley cities of Poughkeepsie, Newburgh and Kingston."
Kingston, New York, United States
"The district north of New York City covers Orange County and parts of Dutchess and Ulster Counties, and includes the Hudson Valley cities of Poughkeepsie, Newburgh and Kingston."
Kiryas Joel, New York, United States
"Ryan drew the support of Hasidic leaders in the district, many of whom are from the theologically non-Zionist Satmar movement in the town of Kiryas Joel, which has historically voted as a bloc."
Manhattan, New York, United States
"In Manhattans 12th District, covering the Upper West Side and Upper East Side, Rep. Jerrold Nadler trounced Republican Michael K. Zumbluskas, winning around 80% of the vote."
Bronx, New York, United States
"Pro-Israel stalwart Rep. Ritchie Torres kept his seat in the 15th Congressional District in the Bronx, winning around 76% of the vote."
Westchester, New York, United States
"Latimer won his election as expected, cruising to victory over Republican Miriam Flisser in the deep blue 16th District in the Bronx and Westchester."
Long Island, New York, United States
"Tom Suozzi, a pro-Israel Democrat in Long Island and Queens 3rd Congressional District, defeated Republican Michael LiPetri, winning around 51% of the vote."
Queens, New York, United States
"Tom Suozzi, a pro-Israel Democrat in Long Island and Queens 3rd Congressional District, defeated Republican Michael LiPetri, winning around 51% of the vote."

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