Tag: Democratic Primary

The text discusses the surprising defeat of Jamaal Bowman, who is both a Squad member and an anti-Semite, in a Democratic primary.
George Latimer, a centrist who emphasized a pro-Israel stance, defeated Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic primary in New York's 16th Congressional district.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) reached out to a Jewish leader in Westchester County for a photo to show his friendship with Jewish people during a primary election against challengers who gained support from the Jewish community.
Joe Vogel, a 27-year-old progressive Jewish candidate in Maryland's 6th District, aims to become a congressman.
The pro-Israel lobby AIPAC's affiliated campaign finance group has invested $4.2 million in Maryland's 3rd District Democratic primary to support state Sen. Sarah Elfreth, though Israel isn't a key issue in the race.
Pro-Palestinian activists claimed success in New York's Democratic primary by urging voters to submit blank ballots in protest against President Joe Biden's support for Israel, though the exact number of protest votes is uncertain.
Laura Friedman, a progressive assemblywoman poised to succeed Rep. Adam Schiff in the House, is committed to continuing Schiff's pro-Israel legacy while emphasizing progressive values.
Activists critical of President Biden's stance on a permanent ceasefire are looking to harness their momentum from the Michigan primary, where over 100,000 Democratic voters chose the "uncommitted" option on their ballots to pressure the administration.
David Lubin, the father of Rose Lubin, an Israeli soldier killed in a Jerusalem stabbing attack in 2023, is running for Georgia State Senate.
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn is running for Congress in Maryland's Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. John Sarbanes.
Minnesota Democrat Dean Phillips, a Jewish congressman, is running for president in the Democratic primary.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced a Democratic primary challenge against Rep. Jamaal Bowman, who has faced criticism from Jewish constituents over his approach to the Israel-Hamas war.
Don Samuels, a former Minneapolis City Council member, is planning to challenge Rep. Ilhan Omar once again in 2024 after coming close to defeating her in 2022.
Jewish allies of Rep. Jamaal Bowman are defending him against efforts by local rabbis and pro-Israel groups to remove him from office.
In the Philadelphia mayoral race, Cherelle Parker emerged as the Democratic nominee, securing a win with her promise to address the city's gun violence and drug epidemics by adding 300 new police hires and implementing stop-and-frisk measures.
The podcast discusses the surprising defeat of incumbent Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot in a Democratic primary, with her receiving only 15 percent of the vote after a landslide victory four years earlier.
The 2022 election cycle has seen pro-Israel lobbying groups AIPAC and J Street endorsing candidates in a number of races across the country.
Daniel Hernandez, a 31-year-old lawmaker from Tucson, is running for Congress with a focus on being a pro-Israel progressive, even as he faces opposition from some Democratic colleagues.
This article explores Joe Biden's ability to avoid being hated by his detractors and opponents, which sets him apart from other figures in the Democratic Party.
In Long Island, Democratic candidates are competing to challenge incumbent Rep. Lee Zeldin, one of two Jewish Republicans in the House, in a district that has recently leaned red.
Jon Ossoff, who narrowly lost a special election in 2017, is now running for Senate in Georgia against incumbent Sen. David Perdue.
Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is facing a primary challenge from Jamaal Bowman, a progressive candidate backed by Justice Democrats.
Mondaire Jones, a 32-year-old progressive attorney and activist, is running for the open congressional seat in New York's 17th district after Rep. Nita Lowey's retirement.