AIPAC

California Democrat backed by pro-Israel group loses runoff spot to Israel critic

During the campaign, Democratic Majority for Israel president Brian Romick told Jewish Insider that Villegas "consistently has an anti-Israel record."

Randy Villegas, running for California’s 22nd Congressional District, poses in Bakersfield, California, on May 23, 2026.
U.S. senatorial candidate from Maine Graham Platner speaks at a town hall at the Leavitt Theater on Oct. 22, 2025 in Ogunquit, Maine. Platner, a veteran of the U.S. Marines and an oyster farmer, is running for the seat held by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME).

Platner's primary victory shows just how deep the Democrats' fracture goes - editorial

U.S. senatorial candidate from Maine Graham Platner speaks at a town hall at the Leavitt Theater on Oct. 22, 2025 in Ogunquit, Maine. Platner, a veteran of the U.S. Marines and an oyster farmer, is running for the seat held by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME).

Israel looms large as Maine heads to the polls in Graham Platner’s Senate primary

U.S. Representative Marlin Stutzman speaks during a press conference on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's abortion drug policies on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 14, 2026.

Netanyahu backs GOP plan to phase out US military aid to Israel, Rep. Marlin Stutzman tells 'Post'


AIPAC-backed candidates win big in US elections, strengthening pro-Israel presence in Congress

Pro-Israel political action committee AIPAC has aided 318 Zionist candidates to win so far in the recent US elections. Other PACs and private donors also played significant roles.

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) 2016 Policy Conference

AIPAC headquarters vandalized by anti-Israel activists

AIPAC: "We will not be deterred by the illegal actions of these extremists in our efforts to strengthen the US-Israel relationship."


Ilhan Omar wins Minnesota District 5 democratic primary against pro-Israel challenger

Samuels had previously run against Omar in 2022 and lost in a tighter race by only 2% points.

Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks at a news conference at the Capitol, July 25, 2019.

Pro-Palestinian protesters block 405 freeway in West Los Angeles, nine arrested

At the demonstration, If Not Now members held signs that stated, "Jews reject AIPAC, arms embargo now," referring to the pro-Israel political lobbying organization. 

 Pro-Palestinian protesters gather in front of an entrance to a campaign Fundraiser for Joe Biden on June 15, 2024 in downtown Los Angeles, California.

Cori Bush in concession speech: 'AIPAC, I'm coming to tear your kingdom down'

Bush's resentful concession speech toward AIPAC was fuelled by their nearly $9 million dollar donation to her rival's campaign.

 US REP. Rashida Tlaib (left) stands alongside Rep. Cori Bush at a news conference, on Capitol Hill in May 2024, opposing a crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses.

St. Louis Chief Prosecutor Wesley Bell beats incumbent 'squad' member Cori Bush in Dem. primary

Three hours after polls closed, with the majority of the votes counted, Wesley Bell has garnered 51% of the votes.

(L-R) Chief prosecutor for St. Louis County Wesley Bell, Democratic House Rep. Cori Bush in front of "Vote Here" sign on democratic primary election day in Missouri's first district, August 7, 2024.

Missouri Rep. Cori Bush faces tight primary challenge from progressive with pro-Israel backing

Cori Bush and her supporters, like Bowman’s in New York, charge that the pro-Israel effort to defeat her is racist, claiming that the AIPAC targets progressive officials of color.

 US REP. Rashida Tlaib (left) stands alongside Rep. Cori Bush at a news conference, on Capitol Hill in May 2024, opposing a crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses.

Pro-Israel group backs Wesley Bell against Cory Bush in tight race

While Bush’s June and July polling numbers stayed the same, DMFI PAC’s polling found Bush’s overall support has dropped since January.

The Missouri State House is pictured in Jefferson City, Missouri, US, August 5, 2004.

Remembering former ambassador Martin Indyk: A legacy of debate and diplomacy - opinion

Ambassador Martin Indyk, a key figure in US-Israel diplomacy, passed away recently. His lifelong commitment to understanding and resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict should inspire us all.

 MARTIN INDYK, serving as US special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, speaks with then-secretary of state John Kerry, in Paris, in 2013. Indyk continued to work hard to renew the peace process he had unsuccessfully attempted during the Oslo years, the writer recalls.

Challenger backed by Republican Jewish Coalition defeats Bob Good, leader of far-right faction

"Being pro-Israel is good policy and good politics — on both sides of the aisle.”

Virginia Republican Rep. Bob Good introduces the Defending Students Civil Rights ActVirginian Republican State Del. John McGuire speaks at the Virginia Citizens Defense League Lobby Day rally