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Jewish anti-Zionist David Orkin defeats incumbent in NY Assembly primary

JL;DR SUMMARY David Orkin, a Jewish anti-Zionist attorney and democratic socialist, won the Democratic primary for New York's State Assembly District 38, defeating incumbent Jenifer Rajkumar. 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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Jewish Voice For PeaceAnti ZionismAlexandria Ocasio CortezDemocratic PrimaryBernie SandersPro PalestinianDemocratic SocialismNew York State AssemblyDavid OrkinJenifer Rajkumar

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Brooklyn, New York, United States
"David Orkin (second from left) celebrates at a primary-night watch party at 99 Scott Studio on June 23, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City."
New York City, New York, United States
"David Orkin (second from left) celebrates at a primary-night watch party at 99 Scott Studio on June 23, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City."
Queens, New York, United States
"David Orkin, a Jewish anti-Zionist attorney and democratic socialist, defeated incumbent New York State Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar in Tuesdays Democratic primary. Orkin won State Assembly District 38, which includes parts of Queens."
Arizona, United States
"After establishing a Jewish Voice for Peace chapter in Tucson, Arizona, in 2014, Orkin remained involved in pro-Palestinian activism as a member of the anti-Zionist activist group."
New York, United States
"Orkins victory came amid a strong night for democratic socialist candidates across New York City, including left-wing congressional candidates Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez, who also defeated establishment-backed opponents in their primaries."
United States
"After establishing a Jewish Voice for Peace chapter in Tucson, Arizona, in 2014, Orkin remained involved in pro-Palestinian activism as a member of the anti-Zionist activist group."

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