United Democracy Project

AIPAC is spending $865,000 to support Rep. Wesley Bell against Cori Bush in Missouri's 1st Congressional District primary. Bush, a Democratic Socialists of America member, was previously ousted by AIPAC in 2024. Justice Democrats, backing Bush, claims AIPAC's spending harms Democratic politicians.

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, opposing party leadership. The race splits Democrats between El-Sayed, Rep. Haley Stevens, and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, with El-Sayed positioned as a progressive candidate advocating Medicare for All and halting U.S. weapons transfers to Israel.

Adrian Boafo won a crowded Democratic primary in Maryland with over $10 million in outside spending from crypto and pro-Israel groups. He defeated Harry Dunn, a former Capitol Police officer endorsed by Nancy Pelosi, in a race for an open congressional seat left vacant by Steny Hoyer's retirement.

Adrian Boafo won a crowded Democratic primary in Maryland, supported by over $10 million in spending from crypto and pro-Israel groups. Harry Dunn, endorsed by Nancy Pelosi, lost the race despite his Capitol Police background and opposition to Trump.

Adrian Boafo won Maryland’s 5th District Democratic primary with $11 million in support from pro-Israel and crypto groups, securing Hoyer’s preferred successor. The race highlighted intraparty divisions over outside spending, with rivals and Sen. Chris Van Hollen criticizing the influence of interest groups.

Two U.S. House races in Maryland suburbs near Washington, D.C., are among the most expensive congressional primaries in U.S. history, with outside groups spending $12.5 million and candidates spending $10.5 million. Candidates express concern over excessive spending, noting voters are confused by the volume of ads and questioning the necessity of such high campaign costs.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen criticized AIPAC and crypto groups for spending millions to support Adrian Boafo in the race to replace Rep. Steny Hoyer. He accused the groups of trying to 'buy this congressional seat' and called for transparency in candidates' communications with such entities. Boafo, endorsed by Hoyer and others, faces scrutiny over undisclosed ties to pro-Israel and crypto interests.

AI companies, cryptocurrency industry groups, and pro-Israel organizations are spending significant funds to influence House primaries, targeting specific candidates with large expenditures. Examples include $8 million spent against GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and $5 million by Protect Progress in Texas to support Christian Menefee over Al Green.

Cori Bush is seeking to reclaim her congressional seat in Missouri's 1st District after a 2024 primary loss to Wesley Bell, a candidate backed by AIPAC-affiliated groups. The race highlights growing Democratic Party tensions over Israel support, with progressive candidates criticizing AIPAC's influence and some vowing to reject its funding.