Midterm elections

Ossoff, Collins face off over white nationalism, Epstein, El-Sayed, and Hasan Piker

Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff's opponent, Republican Rep. Mike Collins, seeks to unseat Ossoff in a race that could help determine which party controls the Senate.

Democratic Senate candidate, US Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) speaks during a campaign event at the Georgia Theater on September 13, 2026 in Athens, Georgia.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu casts his ballot at his party Likud's main polling station during primary elections ahead of Israel's general election in October in Jerusalem on August 17, 2026; illustrative

How war with Iran is influencing Israeli, US elections - analysis

A member of a police force stands guard on a street, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran Wednesday, 1st April 2026

Return to war with Iran after US midterm elections may be increasingly likely - analysis

.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally at the Menard Memorial Sports Center on October 13, 2026 in Wasilla, Alaska.

'We're going to hit them hard': Trump threatens Iran as Tehran escalates shipping attacks


Letters to the editor November 16, 2022: The American people won

Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

President Biden’s mideast policy to remain largely untouched after midterm elections

However, after Israel’s recent election, the imminent return of Netanyahu, presumably at the helm of a far-right coalition, bodes ill for an expansion of the Abraham Accords

 (L-R) US President Joe Biden and Israeli President Issac Herzog meet during the former's visit to Israel

Will the US and Iran try to revive the JCPOA after the Midterms?

Now that the midterm elections are over, and as Democrats secured a majority in the US Senate, some experts in Washington believe that the two countries might now try to jump-start negotiations.

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan speaks to reporters during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, US, July 11, 2022.

'Cockeyed optimist' Biden pushes unity with Republicans after Democrats retain Senate

"I'd rather talk with the Republican leadership", President Biden told reporters in Cambodia.

US President Joe Biden makes a statement about the U.S. midterm elections during his visit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia November 13, 2022.

Letters to the Editor November 14, 2022: Obstacles in the path

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Democrats clinch control of US Senate with win in Nevada

With Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto's victory on the heels of Democratic Senator Mark Kelly winning re-election in Arizona late on Friday, Democrats now control 50 Senate seats.

Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto leads a rally ahead of the midterm elections in Henderson, Nevada, US, November 7, 2022.

Erdogan says Republican Senate control would help Turkey's F-16 buy - report

"If the Republicans claim the few seats they need in Senate, things will be much easier for us," Turkish media quoted Erdogan telling reporters.

 An F-16 fighter jet.

Jewish voters backed Democrats amid democracy and abortion concerns -polls

The J Street poll showed 74% of respondents voting Democratic and 25% Republican, while the Fox/AP poll showed a 65%-33% split.

 view of a sign promoting voting at Swissvale, during the 2022 US midterm elections, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, November 8, 2022

US midterm elections: How Jewish candidates did in key midterm races

Who are the winners and losers of the US midterm elections? From the Jewish candidates to the Republicans and Democrats backed by AIPAC and J Street.

COLORADO RESIDENTS vote in the US midterm elections

Israelis, US citizens cast their votes: The 'Red Wave' was a 'red ripple'

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov.

 Supporters wait for results at the Republican Party of Arizona's 2022 U.S. midterm elections night rally in Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S., November 8, 2022.