Jewish voters

U.S. support for Israel is dividing Jewish voters in Michigan ahead of the August 4 primary, reshaping the Democratic Party. Campaigners in Detroit reflect on how the Gaza war has influenced Jewish political alignments and tested community cohesion.

Francesca Hong, running for governor of Wisconsin, focuses her campaign on affordability and Israel. She uses the Palestinian issue to gain support but has faced criticism for appearing on podcasts with hosts accused of antisemitism, which has isolated local Jewish voters.

New York Republicans are targeting Jewish voters by linking Democratic leaders to inflammatory rhetoric from Mamdani and comparing Democratic Socialists to Nazis. The campaign aims to position Republicans as a safer alternative for Jewish communities.

The New York State Republican Party is launching an ad campaign urging Jewish voters to join the GOP. The party accuses Democrats, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, of promoting or condoning antisemitism.

Jewish voters report increasing isolation due to rising antisemitism within both major political parties. They face difficult choices as anti-Israel and anti-Jewish sentiments are expressed by party activists and political candidates.

In California primaries, Jewish voters are navigating races influenced by positions on Israel and antisemitism, with some choosing between a reality TV candidate and a left-wing Israel critic, while others consider supporting a pro-Israel progressive who accused Israel of genocide.

Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed collaborated with internet personality Hasan Piker at Michigan State University, prompting criticism from fellow Democrats over potential risks to Jewish voter relations and the party's November election prospects.