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0 Politics Israel

Pro-Israel Democrats battle to take on vulnerable Republican Rep. Mike Lawler

Shira Li Bartov in Forward · 23 Jun

The article discusses the upcoming Democratic primary race in New York's 17th Congressional District, a swing district with a significant Orthodox Jewish population.

0 Politics Israel

Pro-Israel Democrat Cait Conley to take on vulnerable Republican Rep. Mike Lawler

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 23 Jun

In New York's 17th Congressional District, Cait Conley, a military veteran and former national security advisor, has emerged as the Democratic challenger to Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, both of whom hold strong pro-Israel stances.

0 Politics Communities

Jewish NY Assembly candidate alleges opponent used forged signatures

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 21 Apr

In New York, political tensions heighten as David Orkin, a Jewish candidate and workers' rights attorney, sues his opponent, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar, alleging weakened democratic processes through forged signatures.

0 Politics Israel

NY candidate criticizes Israel on Hasan Piker's show, sparking backlash in heavily Jewish swing district

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 31 Mar

Effie Phillips-Staley, a congressional candidate in a heavily Jewish district outside New York City, has sparked controversy following her appearance on leftist streamer Hasan Piker's show.

0 Politics Israel

NY candidate criticizes Israel on Hasan Piker’s show, sparking backlash in heavily Jewish swing district

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 31 Mar

Effie Phillips-Staley, a Congressional candidate in a heavily Jewish district in New York, has ignited controversy with her sharp critique of Israel during an interview on Hasan Piker's show, known for its leftist perspectives.

0 Politics Leadership

Effie Phillips-Staley plays to progressive base as she targets Rep. Mike Lawler

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 8 Jul 2025

Effie Phillips-Staley, a progressive candidate, is aiming to challenge Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in an upcoming political race.