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Democratic socialist Raman elected Los Angeles mayor in upset over Bass

BY REUTERS — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:38:47 GMT

Raman has largely embraced comparisons to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who was elected a year ago, while rejecting the idea that she is simply a West Coast replica.

'It won't work with me': Hegseth dismisses renewed impeachment threat

BY SARAH MOSKOWITZ — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:40:40 GMT

Hegseth rejected renewed impeachment efforts on Thursday as Republican Rep. Thomas Massie prepared to reintroduce articles against him following the midterm elections.

Trump says he can 'absolutely work with Democrats' despite election losses

BY SARAH MOSKOWITZ — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:59:39 GMT

In a phone call with CNBC, the US president pointed to areas of potential cooperation with Democrats, including trade and financial issues, while dismissing concerns over impeachment.

Reporter's notebook: Even in rural Maine, Israel and Iran were central issues in the US midterms

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:51:22 GMT

The general consensus was that Israel’s current prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is viewed negatively. He’s a polarizing figure and, in many areas, is rarely seen positively.

Democrats notch historic governor wins in Texas, Georgia, Ohio amid midterm surge

BY REUTERS — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:39:38 GMT

A total of three dozen governor races were on the ballot in the elections, with US President Donald Trump's unpopularity and the cost of living at the top of voters' minds, alongside local concerns.

What can Jews take away from the sweeping Democrat victory in the US midterm elections? - analysis

BY AMI EDEN/JTA — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:34:58 GMT

The sheer size and geographic scope of the Republican wipeout Tuesday makes it hard to read anything definitive into the results beyond a nationwide repudiation of US President Donald Trump.

Pro-Israel Jewish Democrat Jared Moskowitz defeats challenger in Florida despite redrawn district

BY SOFIA SARIC/MIAMI HERALD/TNS — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:01:37 GMT

Moskowitz earned around 51.5% of the vote to Singer’s 46.4% and will represent a district that runs from Delray Beach down to Miami Beach in the US House of Representatives.

Pro-Israel Republican Rep. Mike Lawler concedes to Democratic challenger Cait Conley in NYC

BY DAVE GOLDINER / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS / TNS — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:42:34 GMT

Lawler, a former state assemblyman, has worked tirelessly during two terms on Capitol Hill to build his brand as the quintessential suburban moderate Republican.

Jewish Democrat Jeremy Moss becomes Michigan's first openly gay Congress member

BY GRANT SCHWAB/THE DETROIT NEWS/TNS — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:26:24 GMT

Moss will fill an open seat in the 11th Congressional District being vacated by Democratic US Rep. Haley Stevens of Birmingham, who unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination for the US Senate.

Hakeem Jeffries set to become US House speaker amid Democrats victory in midterm elections

BY DAVE GOLDINER / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS / TNS — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:45:51 GMT

“We’re on the verge of taking back control of the House,” Jeffries said after a recent campaign appearance. “We will be part of bringing about a better chapter in the United States of America."

Nicki Minaj, Bruce Springsteen, Olivia Rodrigo: Music stars take sides in US midterms

BY REUT GOLDMAN — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:01:54 GMT

As Americans vote in the midterms, stars from country, pop, rap, and rock are using their influence to back rival candidates in the battle for political control.

Judge blocks Trump administration from pressuring states over noncitizen voting

BY REUTERS — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:43:54 GMT

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from sending states lists of suspected noncitizen voters, citing concerns that eligible Americans could be disenfranchised.

US midterms 2026: Democrats eye Congress takeover as anti-Israel progressives seek power

BY IDAN KWELLER — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:29:35 GMT

As Americans head to the polls, Trump risks losing control of both chambers of Congress, while Israel faces a growing wave of Democratic opposition in Washington.

Six reasons Democrats may fall short of midterms landslide despite Trump’s slump - analysis

BY REUTERS — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:42:59 GMT

Recent opinion polls have shown Democrats increasingly competitive in once reliably Republican seats, and the party has been expanding its efforts into Trump's conservative heartland.

Democrats lead in key battleground states ahead of Senate midterms race - NYT poll

BY JONAH DAVIDOV — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:35:28 GMT

The survey shows that Texas is ready to flip Democrat. If accurate, that means that Texas is primed to elect a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly forty years.

'Flip the circuit breaker': Obama attacks Trump administration to boost Democrats in Michigan

BY REUTERS — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:31:04 GMT

We have never seen a president excel in straight-up grifting, on your dime, like this," Obama said. "Never seen a president so intent on selling favors like this..." said the former president.

Missouri GOP nominee Thomas Ross charged over plot to plant drugs on primary election rival

BY REUTERS — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:51 GMT

According to prosecutors, Ross spent weeks hatching a plan with his campaign manager to frame his opponent, Louise Secker, by surreptitiously placing a black nylon glove containing a bag of cocaine.

Vance, Rubio, or Hegseth? Trump's inner circle quietly prepares for fierce US 2028 race - analysis

BY CORINNE BAUM — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:59:16 GMT

Trump, who completely remade the GOP in his image, may discover that choosing who inherits it is more difficult than choosing who serves beneath him

Judge blocks Trump-backed USPS mail-voting rules ahead of November elections

BY REUTERS — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:08:35 GMT

During the 2024 election, the USPS says it processed nearly 100 million ballots, and about 30% of voters nationwide cast ballots by mail, according to the states.

Abdul El-Sayed and Jamie Raskin sidestep Hasan Piker, and Israel, in Michigan campaign stops

BY ANDREW LAPIN/JTA — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:57:35 GMT

Questions about Piker, and how close the movement he represents may come to remaking the Democratic Party’s values, hang over Michigan’s Senate race.

Anti-AIPAC, anti-Israel platforms take center stage as progressive wins Oklahoma Democratic primary

BY SHARON UDASIN/ JTA — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:44:17 GMT

Like many progressives in the current election cycle, N'kyila Thomas repeatedly vowed during her campaign to reject funds from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the pro-Israel lobby.

GOP's Mike Rogers weighs AIPAC liability vs. support in high-stakes Michigan Senate race

BY ANDREW LAPIN/JTA — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:05:14 GMT

“The Rogers campaign has been explicit with us that they welcome support from AIPAC and our members,” spokesperson Deryn Sousa told the Times.

AIPAC-backed Democrat loses California House special election to Aisha Wahab

BY REUTERS — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:11:12 GMT

Wahab and Hernandez will again face each other in November. The winner of that election will hold the congressional seat for a full two-year term.

Randy Fine beats Dan Bilzerian as another Jewish incumbent wins primary

BY SHARON UDASIN/ JTA — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:29:59 GMT

In another race, South Florida Democrat Rep. Lois Frankel defeated outsider Victoria Doyle in a Democratic primary race on Tuesday.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins primary after Florida redistricting upends her longtime district

BY SHARON UDASIN/ JTA — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:47:12 GMT

Manley, her main opponent, spent considerable airtime on the campaign trail criticizing both her support of Israel and the financial backing she has received from AIPAC

Florida democratic socialist Nixon wins Democratic Senate primary in upset

BY REUTERS — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:11:55 GMT

In a separate race, Alaska's nonpartisan primary pits Sen. Dan S. Sullivan against Mary Peltola and Republican Dan J. Sullivan, whom Trump accuses of confusing voters and diluting the GOP vote.

California special election becomes battleground over AIPAC's influence in Democratic Party

BY GRACE GILSON/JTA — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:15:19 GMT

Bold America, another group that has received funding from the United Democracy Project, has spent roughly $1.8 million, according to The Hill.

Florida primaries put Jewish politicians, Israel critics, and antisemitism in spotlight

BY ANDREW LAPIN/JTA — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:12:46 GMT

No other low-polling candidate this cycle has grabbed as much attention as James Fishback, the former investment banker running for governor in Florida.

Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan victory shows growing power of anti-Israel new media - analysis

BY IDAN KWELLER — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:33:58 GMT

El-Sayed’s narrow Democratic Senate primary victory highlights how progressive streamers such as Hasan Piker are becoming part of the political infrastructure shaping young American voters.

Bernie Sanders urges Democratic Party to ban AIPAC and super PACs from primaries, pass amendment

BY JONAH DAVIDOV — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:26:12 GMT

Sanders believes that even candidates who support super PAC reforms will continue accepting money from super PACs for use in elections so long as there is benefit to be gained from the arrangement.