This is the Forward’s coverage of the 2026 election season.
2026 Elections
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Fast Forward Gavin Newsom says he never has and ‘never will’ take money from AIPAC
The likely presidential candidate is one of the most high-profile Democrats to swear off the pro-Israel lobbying group.
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Fast Forward Jan Schakowsky retracts endorsement in a congressional race over candidate’s AIPAC funding
The pro-Israel lobby, which has become increasingly radioactive among Democrats, has not said it is backing Donna Miller.
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News She’s a democratic socialist who affirmed Israel’s right to exist. Can she be LA’s next mayor?
Nithya Raman thinks she can win over the city's Jewish voters. Step one: Convince them she’s not Zohran Mamdani.
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Politics AIPAC fails its first test in the midterms
Despite heavy spending against former Rep. Tom Malinowski, he's in a dead heat in the race for NJ's open House seat
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Politics Why is AIPAC targeting Trump’s ICE funding?
The group’s super PAC is criticizing former Rep. Tom Malinowski for backing funding for ICE, reflecting a strategic shift amid Democratic anger at Trump and Israel
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Politics In a Mamdani-era primary, J Street endorses pro-Israel incumbent — and, in a first, ‘approves’ his challenger
Incumbent Dan Goldman is facing off against Brad Lander in the 10th district
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News Who is Bruce Blakeman, the ‘Almost Orthodox’ Jew running for New York governor?
The first Jewish county executive in Nassau history is now taking his suburban brand statewide
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News The 7 political stories Jews will be watching in 2026
Zohran Mamdani’s agenda, key congressional primaries, and the future of U.S.–Israel relations will dominate the year ahead
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News When observant Jews gathered to challenge Israel orthodoxy, verbal sparring and walkouts ensued
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Opinion Trump has forced an impossible choice on American synagogues amid antisemitic attacks
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Opinion The one crucial domain in which Iran outwitted Israel
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Fast Forward Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack dead after ramming car into temple, police say
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