Midterm elections

Lawler, Conley battle for Jewish voters in pivotal New York race that could decide House control

Mike Lawler and Cait Conley clashed over Israel, antisemitism, and Zohran Mamdani in a pivotal New York congressional race, with both candidates pledging continued US military support for Israel.

Rep. Mike Lawler participates in the annual Israel Day Parade on 5th Avenue, May 31, 2026.
US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a Rose Garden lunch at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 15, 2026.

Trump weighs pursuing action against Clinton, Obama if Democrats renew impeachment efforts

This week, CNN’s Harry Enten presented Siena polling averages showing that Democrats’ lead among Jewish voters in New York on the congressional ballot had fallen from 49 percentage points in 2022 to 13 this year.

Editor's Notes: A break with Israel would hurt American Jews, too - comment

Democratic candidate for US Senate James Talarico speaks during a rally in Houston, Texas, on September 13, 2026.

Talarico blames Netanyahu, not Israeli people, for devastation in Gaza


Letters to the Editor November 14, 2022: Obstacles in the path

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Democrats clinch control of US Senate with win in Nevada

With Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto's victory on the heels of Democratic Senator Mark Kelly winning re-election in Arizona late on Friday, Democrats now control 50 Senate seats.

Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto leads a rally ahead of the midterm elections in Henderson, Nevada, US, November 7, 2022.

Erdogan says Republican Senate control would help Turkey's F-16 buy - report

"If the Republicans claim the few seats they need in Senate, things will be much easier for us," Turkish media quoted Erdogan telling reporters.

 An F-16 fighter jet.

Jewish voters backed Democrats amid democracy and abortion concerns -polls

The J Street poll showed 74% of respondents voting Democratic and 25% Republican, while the Fox/AP poll showed a 65%-33% split.

 view of a sign promoting voting at Swissvale, during the 2022 US midterm elections, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, November 8, 2022

US midterm elections: How Jewish candidates did in key midterm races

Who are the winners and losers of the US midterm elections? From the Jewish candidates to the Republicans and Democrats backed by AIPAC and J Street.

COLORADO RESIDENTS vote in the US midterm elections

Israelis, US citizens cast their votes: The 'Red Wave' was a 'red ripple'

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov.

 Supporters wait for results at the Republican Party of Arizona's 2022 U.S. midterm elections night rally in Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S., November 8, 2022.

Biden announces intent to run for president in 2024, says decision not final

Biden, who turns 80 this month, has faced questions on whether he will seek a second term. A Biden adviser said preparatory discussions for a 2024 campaign were underway.

 U.S. President Joe Biden reacts as he participates in a campaign fundraising event for U.S. Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) in San Diego, California, US, November 3, 2022.

5 quick takeaways for American Jews from the 2022 midterm elections

How did the issues and candidates that Jewish Americans were watching most closely fare? Here are our initial insights

 Voting and campaign signs are displayed during the 2022 US midterm elections, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, November 8, 2022

US midterm exit poll: Increased number of Jews vote for Republican Party

According to data after Tuesday's election, 33% of US Jewish voters polled voted Republican, up from 30% in 2020 and 24% in 2016. 

 view of a sign promoting voting at Swissvale, during the 2022 US midterm elections, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, November 8, 2022

A look inside Lee Zeldin's election night watch party in NYC

“There’s a piece of this story that is still to be told,” Rep. Zeldin told a thinning crowd of what was hundreds of supporters earlier in the night at Cipriani 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan.

 Republican candidate for New York Governor U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin and his running mate Alison Esposito wave at his midterm election night party in New York, New York, US November 8, 2022.