US politics

How New York’s swing districts voted in congressional races and what that means for the Jews

Swing districts in NY favor pro-Israel candidates as Lawler, Ryan win races.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
06/11/2024

Adam Schiff wins race for US Senate seat previously held by Dianne Feinstein

The person appointed to serve out Feinstein’s term, Sen. Laphonza Butler, did not run herself. 

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
06/11/2024

'Democracy, abortion and economy': JDCA board member canvasses for Harris

While Goldenberg has knocked on doors in heavily Jewish communities, she said she hasn't engaged in all that many conversations with voters about Israel.

Jewish Democrats energized in Pennsylvania, rally for Harris victory in looming election

Dozens of Democratic Jewish volunteers are flocking to Philly suburbs to help drive Harris voters

Elon Musk's lawyer says $1 million voter giveaway winners not random

The Trump campaign is broadly reliant on outside groups canvassing voters, meaning the super PAC founded by Musk, the world's richest man, plays an outsized role in this election.

By REUTERS
04/11/2024

Amid hostage trauma, Las Vegas man leads pro-Israel campaign for Democrats - exclusive

One Israeli born and raised in Israel, but residing in Nevada, mobilized to get Jewish voters on the move.

By LAYA ALBERT
04/11/2024

Philly's religious Jews mobilize for voter turnout amid antisemitism concerns

Philly's religious Jews working to drive voter turnout; mostly concerned about antisemitism this election

'Never Trump' Project Shomer urges battleground Jews to vote values, not fears

Organizers started Project Shomer about eight weeks ago to bring more visibility and narrative to the table that re-emphasized all the different reasons why they feel Trump is not safe for Israel.

 Donald Trump wins the US 2024 presidential election.

Kamala Harris has conceded the 2024 election

Kamala Harris has conceded the 2024 election • PM Netanyahu calls Trump's win "a huge victory" on social media

What I told my Jewish students about this terrifying political moment

Jewish Americans have a lot to think about for this upcoming election, so how can we explain it to our children?

By RABBI JOSHUA M. DAVIDSON/JTA
31/10/2024
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