This is the Forward’s coverage of the 2026 election season.
2026 Elections
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Fast Forward Hungary’s Viktor Orban loses to Peter Magyar, ending rule of a key Netanyahu ally in Europe
Magyar is a conservative who has not commented prominently on Israel
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News Brad Lander joins call to end U.S. aid to Israel, in quest to replace Rep. Dan Goldman
Following AOC's lead, the Jewish New York Democrat says he now seeks to end Iron Dome defense funding, citing Israel’s war conduct
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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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