American Israel Public Affairs Committee

California’s 14th Congressional District will hold a special election for a replacement of Eric Swalwell. The contest features State Sen. Aisha Wahab and Bay Area Rapid Transit Board President Melissa Hernandez competing for the remainder of the term, while also facing each other in a fall race for the full-term seat. Outside groups, including United Democracy Project and Bold America (both backed by AIPAC), have collectively spent about $4.1 million on the race.

Following U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation, constituents in California’s 14th Congressional District will elect a replacement through a special election. State Sen. Aisha Wahab and Bay Area Rapid Transit Board President Melissa Hernandez are the two competitors for the seat. Outside groups have spent substantial amounts of money on the race, with Bold America and United Democracy Project spending millions since the special primary.

Following Eric Swalwell's resignation from Congress, constituents will vote for a replacement in California’s 14th Congressional District. State Sen. Aisha Wahab and Bay Area Rapid Transit Board President Melissa Hernandez are competing in the special election, which determines who will serve out the remainder of his term. Outside groups associated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee spent approximately $4.1 million on the race, supporting Hernandez while opposing Wahab.

Two Democrats are competing in a runoff to replace Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress in April. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is actively spending money against a progressive candidate.

Rep. Haley Stevens called Abdul El-Sayed to concede the Michigan Senate primary, though the race remains uncalled by the AP. El-Sayed emphasized progressive policies like Medicare for All, while Stevens focused on manufacturing and economic issues. The outcome will impact Democratic control of the Senate.

Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed are in a tight race for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination. The contest reflects a national Democratic Party divide between establishment and progressive factions. Wayne County vote counts may influence the outcome as Stevens seeks to close a narrowing margin.

Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens remain in a close race for Michigan's Democratic Senate nomination, with vote counts expected to take time and the outcome critical for party unity ahead of the midterms. El-Sayed, endorsed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, faces Stevens, who receives support from AIPAC and Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The winner will face Republican Mike Rogers, Trump's pick, in a contest pivotal to Senate control.

Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Michigan, defeating Congresswoman Haley Stevens in a high-spending race. The victory is seen as a setback for pro-Israel lobbying groups like Aipac, which spent over $30m supporting Stevens. El-Sayed faces former Republican congressman Mike Rogers in the general election.

Rep. Wesley Bell defeated former Rep. Cori Bush in Missouri's 1st Congressional District Democratic primary. The race highlighted shifts in Democratic Party dynamics and public opinion on Israel, with AIPAC backing Bell. Missouri voters also rejected a ballot measure requiring district-level approval for citizen-initiated constitutional amendments.

Michigan Democrats held a Senate primary between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, a key test of the progressive movement's influence. The race highlighted tensions between the party's establishment and progressive factions, with Bernie Sanders supporting El-Sayed and Chuck Schumer backing Stevens. The winner will face Mike Rogers in November.

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell defeated former Congresswoman Cori Bush in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District. Bell's campaign received significant financial support from pro-Israel groups like AIPAC, which spent $3.1 million on his behalf, contributing to the race being the most expensive primary in Missouri this year with $8.4 million in combined spending.

Cori Bush, a former House member and Democratic Socialists of America member, lost to Wesley Bell in Missouri's 1st Congressional District for the second time since 2024. Bell positioned himself as a pragmatic progressive alternative, while Bush accused him of being influenced by pro-Israel groups. The victory is seen as a win for establishment Democrats over left-wing challengers.

Cori Bush, a former House member and Democratic Socialists of America member, lost her bid to regain her seat in Missouri's 1st Congressional District to Wesley Bell, a pragmatic progressive. Bell defeated Bush for the second time since 2024, with the race reflecting tensions between establishment Democrats and left-wing candidates.

Rep. Wesley Bell defeated ex-‘Squad’ member Cori Bush in Missouri's Democratic House primary, marking a rematch of the 2024 election where Bell first unseated Bush. Bush, a Democratic socialist in her second term, was backed by Bell, a moderate prosecutor supported by AIPAC and its super-PACs.

Former Squad member Cori Bush is running against Missouri Rep. Wesley Bell in a Democratic primary, highlighting shifting views on American-Israeli relations. Public support for Israel has decreased among Democrats, with AIPAC backing Bell, while democratic socialists support Bush.

Michigan Democrats choose between moderate Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed in a Senate primary critical to the party's Senate majority hopes. The race highlights tensions between Democratic establishment and progressive factions, with Stevens backed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and El-Sayed supported by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Michigan's Aug. 4 primaries feature a contentious Democratic Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, with AIPAC spending over $30 million to support Stevens. The race tests Democratic unity amid divisions over U.S. policy in Gaza. Republican voters also choose between Trump-endorsed John James and self-funded Perry Johnson for governor.

Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary features a contest between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, with Stevens backed by establishment figures and El-Sayed by progressive leaders. The race tests progressive influence and pro-Israel group support, with heavy spending by the United Democracy Project.

Missouri's state primary includes a Democratic rematch between Wesley Bell and Cori Bush in the 1st Congressional District, with AIPAC supporting Bell. A new congressional map and redistricting have altered districts, affecting candidates like Emanuel Cleaver, and voters will decide on ballot measures including one to change constitutional amendment thresholds.

Cori Bush expressed no regrets after collaborating with Senator Josh Hawley on a nuclear radiation victims' bill, despite their political differences. The event highlighted their shared effort on the issue, even as Bush faces a rematch against Wesley Bell in her congressional race.

Justin Onwenu's state Senate primary campaign in Detroit has received $117,000 from pro-Israel donors, including AIPAC and Jewish Federation contributors, ahead of his race against Yemeni-American candidate Abraham Aiyash. Aiyash accuses Onwenu of lying about accepting AIPAC-aligned donations, while Onwenu denies the connection and frames his support as representing diverse faith communities.

Haley Stevens, a congressional candidate for the U.S. Senate, addressed campaign finance concerns during a Lansing Regional Chamber event, defending her fundraising practices amid criticism from opponent Abdul El-Sayed. Stevens highlighted her support from former senators and accused El-Sayed of similar practices through a Super PAC funded by his father-in-law.

Cori Bush and Wesley Bell are locked in a rematch for a Missouri congressional seat, with Bush seeking to reclaim her position after losing a 2024 primary by less than six points. The race highlights divisions within Democrats over progressive activism versus pragmatic governance, with Bush criticizing Democratic leaders and the U.S. alliance with Israel, while Bell emphasizes legislative effectiveness and establishment support.

Cori Bush and Wesley Bell are locked in a rematch for a Democratic primary in Missouri, reflecting internal party divisions over issues like the U.S. alliance with Israel and democratic socialism. Both Black candidates have roots in the civil rights movement following Michael Brown's 2014 shooting. Bush, ousted in the previous election, faces Bell, a moderate prosecutor, in a race testing voter preferences between activism and pragmatism.

Cori Bush and Wesley Bell are engaged in a rematch for Missouri's Democratic primary, testing the party's direction amid tensions over U.S.-Israel relations and progressive policies. Both candidates have roots in the civil rights movement but represent divergent political approaches, with Bush as a progressive firebrand and Bell as a moderate prosecutor.

Cori Bush and Wesley Bell are engaged in a rematch for a Missouri congressional seat, reflecting broader Democratic Party tensions over progressive activism, moderate pragmatism, and issues like the U.S. alliance with Israel. Bush, a democratic socialist, faces Bell, a prosecutor, with both leveraging civil rights movement roots but diverging on political strategies.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, which includes a race against Abdul El-Sayed, supported by figures like Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The primary winner will face Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers in November for a key Senate seat previously held by retiring Democrat Gary Peters.

AIPAC has spent nearly $30 million supporting Democratic Senate candidate Haley Stevens in Michigan's primary against Abdul El-Sayed. The race highlights tensions over political spending versus grassroots organizing and AIPAC's influence in Democratic politics amid the Gaza war.

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) stopped accepting campaign contributions for 15 House Democrats who supported an amendment to cut U.S. military aid to Israel. The amendment, introduced by Thomas Massie as part of a State Department spending bill, failed but received support from 103 House Democrats. Aipac removed donations for the affected lawmakers from its website.

The New York Times described AIPAC as a 'hard-right pro-Israel lobbying group,' sparking criticism from political commentators. The article discussed a failed House vote to cut U.S. aid to Israel, which saw majority Democratic support, and highlighted Democrats' growing reluctance to accept AIPAC donations. Critics questioned the Times' characterization, arguing AIPAC's staff and political history align more with left-center or centrist views.

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has suspended campaign fundraising for more than two dozen House Democrats who opposed Israel aid by voting to cut U.S. military aid to Israel. Over 100 House Democrats supported an amendment to the fiscal 2027 funding bill to block billions in aid.

Retiring Sen. Gary Peters has endorsed Haley Stevens in Michigan's August 4 Senate primary, opposing progressive rival Abdul El-Sayed as Democrats aim to retain the seat. Peters reversed his neutrality, aligning with Stevens, a four-term congresswoman, while El-Sayed advocates for Medicare for All and Gaza war issues.

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters is endorsing Rep. Haley Stevens as his successor in the race to replace him, aiming to defeat Abdul El-Sayed in the August 4 primary. The endorsement adds to Democratic establishment support for Stevens, who campaigns as a moderate, while El-Sayed advocates progressive policies like Medicare for All.

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens for his Senate seat, aiming to help her defeat Abdul El-Sayed in the Aug. 4 primary. The race highlights a Democratic intra-party divide between moderate and progressive platforms, with Stevens supported by establishment figures and El-Sayed backed by progressive leaders.

Abdul El-Sayed, a U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, criticized AIPAC donations as 'legalized bribery' in a post to X, while his campaign did not address similar scrutiny of other groups like PAL PAC and Arab American PAC. El-Sayed's comments come ahead of a primary against Rep. Haley Stevens, a pro-Israel candidate, with both candidates debating the U.S.-Israel alliance and foreign policy influence. El-Sayed's financial disclosures include assets totaling between $580,000 and $1.7 million, with his wife reporting real estate holdings in India.

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, criticized AIPAC donations as 'legalized bribery' but did not address other PACs like PAL PAC and Arab American PAC. His remarks, made ahead of a primary against Rep. Haley Stevens, highlight tensions over foreign influence in U.S. elections and U.S.-Israel policy. El-Sayed also disclosed foreign assets held by his wife while delaying tax return releases.

House Democrats are divided over a proposed cut to Israel aid, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries avoiding public guidance as Rep. Thomas Massie's amendment sparks internal conflict. Jeffries has referenced J Street's opposition to the amendment during private meetings, reflecting shifting political dynamics within the party regarding U.S. support for Israel.

Mallory McMorrow suspended her Michigan Senate campaign, leaving a two-candidate primary between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. The exit reshapes the race, with Stevens backed by party establishment and El-Sayed by progressive leaders. Outside spending supporting Stevens has impacted the contest.

Mallory McMorrow suspended her Michigan Senate campaign, leaving a primary contest between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. The decision reshapes the race ahead of a televised debate and raises questions about Democratic unity, with Stevens backed by establishment groups and El-Sayed supported by progressive leaders.

Bernie Sanders criticized AIPAC and billionaire-funded super PACs for planning to spend heavily in Michigan's Senate race. He endorsed candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who opposes U.S. military aid to Israel and describes Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide.