This is the Forward’s coverage of the 2026 election season.
2026 Elections
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Fast Forward Michigan Democrats, Jewish leaders uneasy over Senate candidate’s alliance with Hasan Piker
Abdul El-Sayed is set to hold two rallies with the leftist streamer who has been accused of antisemitism
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Fast Forward Democrats to weigh resolution condemning AIPAC, fueling concerns about ‘undercurrent of antisemitism’
The DNC resolution comes as rejecting the pro-Israel lobbying group's support has become a defining issue in Democratic races
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Fast Forward Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear criticizes Gaza ‘genocide’ discourse ‘litmus test’ for Democrats
In a wide-ranging interview with Politico, the Democratic governor also cast “blame” on President Donald Trump for the crisis in Gaza
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Fast Forward NY candidate criticizes Israel on Hasan Piker’s show, sparking backlash in heavily Jewish swing district
Effie Phillips-Staley, who hopes to face off against Rep. Mike Lawler, became a critic of Israel after visiting in February
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Fast Forward These pro-Palestinian PACs are trying to beat AIPAC at its own game
A super PAC called American Priorities says it will spend "at least $10 million" on this year's midterm elections to counter the pro-Israel lobby's spending.
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Fast Forward Can James Talarico’s faith-forward politics invigorate the Jewish religious left?
The Texas Democrat brings the language of religion, and a sharp critique of Israel, to his battle for the Senate and against the Christian right
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Fast Forward Jewish progressive prevails in closely watched Illinois primary, blasting AIPAC in victory speech
The pro-Israel lobby still claimed victory across the state by blocking further-left candidates
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Fast Forward Illinois primary pits Jewish candidate with deep Israel ties against AIPAC spending
Daniel Biss speaks Hebrew and spent summers in Israel — but his quest for conditions on US aid have made him a target, part of a larger campaign to keep moderates out of Congress
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