September 12, 2022 At the conclusion of the September 13 races, the Primary Election Season and our general election prospects will be officially set in stone. As such, these last few battles for respective party nominations will undoubtedly bear significant importance – and the Jewish Political Guide is here to show what that means for… more State of the Race: New Hampshire’s Senate Primary
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State of the Race: New York’s 10th Congressional District
August 19, 2022 Another key primary race in New York is the battle for the state’s 10th congressional district, where a crowded field of candidates is running to represent the newly redrawn district.According to some estimates, about a fifth of the population in the district is Jewish, meaning that the Jewish vote can truly make… more State of the Race: New York’s 10th Congressional District
State of the Race: New York’s 12th Congressional District
August 19, 2022 As we are getting close to the end of the primary season, New York offers some key races that have attracted national interest. Such is the race for the newly redrawn 12th district, which is pitting two longstanding supporters of Israel: Rep. Carolyn Maloney and Rep. Jerry Nadler. Rep. Maloney has been the… more State of the Race: New York’s 12th Congressional District
State of the Race: Wyoming’s At-Large Congressional District
August 15, 2022 The Wyoming Republican primary is pitting Congresswoman Liz Cheney, daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, against Harriet Hageman, an attorney that has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Voters in the state have voted solidly Republican for decades, meaning the winner of the primary will most likely go on to… more State of the Race: Wyoming’s At-Large Congressional District
State of the Race: Michigan’s 11th Congressional District
August 1, 2022 Our Jewish Political Guide is tracking a variety of important battles that will shape the conversation in electoral politics. One of the most important primary races that are shaping up on the Democratic side is the one for Michigan’s newly drawn 11th Congressional District, which is pitting two incumbents head to head:… more State of the Race: Michigan’s 11th Congressional District
State of the Race: Maryland’s 4th Congressional District
July 18, 2022 In our latest “State of the Race” installment, we focus on the Democratic primary for Maryland’s 4th District. Rep. Anthony Brown (D) is leaving the seat to run for Maryland attorney general – with no incumbent, former Rep. Donna Edwards, who represented the 4th district from June 2008 to January 2017, and former state attorney for… more State of the Race: Maryland’s 4th Congressional District
State of the Race: Colorado Senate
June 27, 2022 In Colorado, the fight for a seat in the U.S. Senate is on, where incumbent Senator Michael Bennet, a Democrat who is running in his primary unopposed, is seeking re-election to his third full term. Senator Bennet was initially appointed to the Senate seat in 2009 – when Senator Ken Salazar resigned to… more State of the Race: Colorado Senate
State of the Race: Illinois 16th Congressional District
June 27, 2022 In today’s State of The Race Series, we highlight the importance of Illinois’ 15th Congressional District, and how its candidates and positions will impact the makeup of the 118th Congress. Regarding the GOP Primary, (in which the seat will almost certainly stay following the General Election in November) The Jewish Insider describes… more State of the Race: Illinois 16th Congressional District
State of the Race: Nevada Senate
June 13, 2022 A new slate of Primary elections is set to kick-off, and the Jewish Political Guide is keeping a close tab on the potential makeups of the 118th Congress. With 4 States, Maine, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Nevada, conducting primary elections, there is much to look out for. Make sure to keep… more State of the Race: Nevada Senate
State of the Race: Iowa’s Senate Republican Primary
June 6, 2022 Inc.S. Senate. Sen. Grassley has been a significant advocate for causes of importance to the Jewish community – fighting to eradicate BDS, calling out heinous, antisemitic undertakings, and being an unwavering voice for strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship. Jim Carlin, who is a U.S. military veteran and current member of the Iowa State Senate,… more State of the Race: Iowa’s Senate Republican Primary
State of the Race: California
June 6, 2022 Primary election day in California is here, and the Jewish Political guide is closely monitoring developments affecting our Jewish communities. With 53 Congressional districts, one of which is the newly drawn CA-13 with no incumbent, and a seat in the U.S. Senate up for grabs, both major parties are pushing full steam… more State of the Race: California
State of the Race: Georgia’s 14th Congressional District
May 23, 2022 Georgia’s 14th Congressional District represents a significant electoral fight for incumbent Marjorie Taylor Greene – as she faces several challengers in her GOP Primary. With a Cook PVI rating of R+28, it is safe to assume that the Republican Primary is a clear indication of this district’s beliefs for the 118th Congress. … more State of the Race: Georgia’s 14th Congressional District
State of the Race: Texas’ 28th Congressional District
May 23, 2022 The Democratic runoff for the 28th Congressional District in Texas will be a rematch from two years ago, when then-progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros lost against incumbent Rep. Henry Cuellar. In March, Rep. Cuellar and Cisneros advanced to the runoff after a close race that saw both finish below the 50% threshold necessary to… more State of the Race: Texas’ 28th Congressional District
State of the Race: North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District
May 16, 2022 Incumbent Madison Cawthorn is gearing up for a heated primary battle for his NC-11 seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Endorsed by far-right entities and Former President Donald Trump, Representative Cawthorn is far from orthodox when discussing his leadership style and corresponding actions. While he has vocally criticized Iran and voted… more State of the Race: North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District
State of the Race: North Carolina’s Senate
May 16, 2022 The race for one of North Carolina’s seats in the United States Senate is shaping up to be a battle of significant importance as we enter the ‘22 election season – and the Jewish Political Guide is taking major steps to keep you informed. In a crowded 14 candidate pool for the… more State of the Race: North Carolina’s Senate
State of the Race: Ohio’s 11th Congressional District
May 2, 2022 Our Jewish Political Guide is tracking a variety of important battles that are shaping the conversation in electoral politics. One of the most important primary races on the Democratic side is the one for Ohio’s 11th Congressional District between Rep. Shontel Brown and Nina Turner, scheduled for May 3, 2022, and a rematch of… more State of the Race: Ohio’s 11th Congressional District
State of the Race: Ohio’s Senate Race
May 2, 2022 Ohio’s Senatorial election is one of the most anticipated fights in the 2022 cycle, and that is why our Jewish Political Guide is monitoring it closely. This seat in the Senate is currently held by Rob Portman, but on Jan. 25, 2021, he announced he would not be running for re-election. This has paved the way for a… more State of the Race: Ohio’s Senate Race
State of the Race: Indiana’s Senate Race
April 29, 2022 Indiana’s senate race is well on the radar of the Jewish Political Guide. With Republican Incumbent Todd Young running in his primary unopposed, he’ll be afforded the rare opportunity to start his general campaign with a healthy head start. Senator Young has an important track record on Jewish issues. In 2021, Young opposed… more State of the Race: Indiana’s Senate Race
State of the Race: New York’s 16th Congressional District
March 22, 2022 With the midterm elections looming, political incumbents and challengers are gearing up for a hard-fought campaign season. In our “State of the Race” series, the Jewish Political Guide will explore a variety of important electoral battles that will shape the conversation in electoral politics. In the upcoming months, these races will afford a sneak… more State of the Race: New York’s 16th Congressional District
A political umpire for the Jewish community
The upcoming midterm elections will determine the fate of Congress for the second half of President Biden’s term. So far, President Biden has enjoyed Democratic majorities in both Chambers of Congress, yet this will be put to the test on November 8, 2022. Historically, the political party of the incumbent president loses significant numbers of… more A political umpire for the Jewish community