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ADL tracks far left and far right US primary candidates

Anti-Defamation League study finds 25 percent of right right candidates won primaries while far left anti-Israel candidates mostly lost.

Religious Zionism candidate:

'Goal is to realize vision of strengthening communities'

Rabbi David Fine, chairman and founder of Barkai Rabbis Organization, announces his candidacy for Religious Zionism party primaries.

Detroit:

AIPAC marks second defeat as pro-Israel candidate loses primary

Self-funded House candidate beats AIPAC-backed opponent in Detroit as pro-Israel lobby marks rare primary loss.

Republican who cited Nazi official to prevail in Arizona

Blake Masters, Republican who once cited a Nazi official, among far-right candidates to prevail in Arizona primaries.

Michigan:

Non-Jewish but pro-Israel candidate ousts Jewish candidate

Jewish political dynasty ends as Rep. Haley Stevens ousts Rep. Andy Levin in Michigan Democratic primary.

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Democratic group apologizes for TikTok attacking 'Zionists

Michigan Dem group apologizes for ‘offensive’ TikTok attacking ‘Zionists’ on the eve of closely-watched House primary.

Michigan: Pro-Israel and Jewish candidates face off

AIPAC giving major force in Michigan House primary that could end Jewish Democratic political dynasty.

Donna Edwards loses Maryland primary to Glenn Ivey

Donna Edwards loses Maryland primary following $6M pro-Israel spending bonanza.

Likud party won't hold primaries

Likud party cancels primaries after only one person - former PM Benjamin Netanyahu - submits candidacy for top spot.

Op-ed:

How are Trump-endorsed candidates actually doing this spring?

The scorecard for Trump in high-profile races is mediocre at best once you go dig below the surface.Opinion.

Candidates backed by pro-Israel PACs win primaries in NC

Moderate Democrats backed by the AIPAC pro-Israel lobby win hotly contested Democratic primaries.

Year of the primary

The Jewish vote is important. We must take action now, votng for the best candidate for American Jewish and Israeli needs. Opinion.

Yair Lapid re-elected chair in party primaries

Foreign Minister Lapid re-elected to chair Yesh Atid party, after running as sole contender in party primaries.

US Primaries 2021: Something is in the air

Jewish voters didn't care about ads and endorsements, they cared about income, safety and support for Israel and Worldwide Jewry. Op-ed.

Former Shabak director: I intend to run for prime minister

Likud MK Avi Dichter, a former Shabak chief, says he plans to run for Likud leadership and later prime minister.

Arab MK: We will sweep our cities clean of Zionist parties

The newly elected head of Balad opened his tenure with a number of controversial opinions on Twitter.

Hagit Moshe: I'll demand either Education or Religion Ministry

Jewish Home's new leader has already set her sights - before negotiating to be part of the government at all."

Will there be primaries in the Likud?

Likud's internal court orders party's Constitution Committee to convene by Wednesday to prepare for compilation of Knesset slate.

Jewish Home: Primaries for chairman and party list

'If Knesset dissolves December 23, there'll be primaries. If there's compromise, we'll begin process of renewing party.'

Victory for Amir Peretz

Labor Party Central Committee authorizes Peretz to negotiate with Blue and White on a joint election run. There will be no primaries.

Danon demands Likud primaries

World Likud Chairman Danny Danon to Prime Minister: 'Attempt to cancel Likud primaries again is undemocratic attempt to harm movement.'

5 NY races where Jews should vote, volunteer, donate and speak

The June 23rd primary losses showed that Jews had invested millions of dollars only to find themselves homeless. That must change. Op-ed.

Is being Jewish now detrimental in American politics?

My NY primaries opponent wrote "One issue, Jewish" about me on his social media, as if that was bad. I wear that label with pride. Op-ed.

Open Letter to Mr. Jamaal Bowman, Dem. Congresssional candidate

A letter from the rabbi of a major Westchester synagogue to the Dem. primaries candidate for his district as early voting begins. Op-ed.

Don’t let the NY Jewish voice drown in NY Primaries on June 23rd

While we are getting ready for Shavuot, reopening New York and our Synagogues, the most important time for Jews to speak up Is now. Op-ed.

Coronavirus and the Jewish Vote in the US

Democracy is in danger because of the Likud?

Who voted for PM Netanyahu, and who voted for Gideon Sa'ar?

Likud party publishes stats detailing which cities supported PM Netanyahu, MK Sa'ar, in party primaries.

Netanyahu wins primaries

'We'll continue to lead Israel to unprecedented achievements'

PM defeats Gideon Sa'ar by a large margin and will head the Likud in the elections for the 23rd Knesset.

116,000 Likud members to choose between Netanyahu and Sa'ar

Polling stations in Likud leadership primaries will open at 9:00 a.m. Voting will end at 11:00 p.m.

Likud court cancels primaries for Knesset slate

Likud party's internal court accepts petitions against the holding of the primaries for the party’s Knesset slate.

Netanyahu seeks to cancel primaries for Likud's Knesset slate

The Likud's chief legal adviser filed an appeal to the Likud court to revoke primaries for the party's list.

Gideon Sa'ar: We can and should make a change

MK Gideon Sa'ar speaks in Ramat Gan and then Afula in bid to win over Netanyahu in Likud primaries on Thursday.

Likud court: Primaries for list must be maintained

In doing so, tribunal accepts that decision to revoke primaries for Knesset list was passed by Likud in largely unsatisfactory manner.

Only half favor impeachment. Only?

No fear of Religious Zionist primaries: Let the people decide

Counter-petition in Jewish Home for primaries and opening ranks

Jewish Home Party activists sign Central Committee members on counter-resolution to Chairman Peretz position, calls for primaries.

Geula Even Sa'ar takes vacation from TV show

Gideon Sa'ar's wife is taking the next two weeks off to support her husband in his campaign for leadership of Likud.

Likud rejects motion to hold primaries

Likud Central Committee says decision to hold new national elections must come before decision to hold party leadership primary.

'Right-wing government is in danger, we need Likud primaries'

Yossi Dagan, Samaria leader, urges Likud primaries, ays MK Sa'ar is 'moral and worthy' candidate.

Is Netanyahu deliberately avoiding primaries?

Likud officials accuse Prime Minister of trying to prevent primaries from being held.

Sa'ar: 'If I were Netanyahu, I would resign'

Likud MK demands PM Netanyahu resign to solve political deadlock.

Sa'ar: When there are primaries, I'll run for Likud leadership

'Nobody denies the Prime Minister's position as Likud chairman,' Likud's Gideon Sa'ar says.

Proposal for Netanyahu: Primaries in a year

Chairman of Likud Central Committee suggests that the Central Committee will convene next week to announce primaries in about a year.

Primaries in Likud? 'A trial balloon'

Likud officials say that raising the idea of primaries revealed the fact that MK Gideon Sa'ar wants to replace Netanyahu.

Wisconsin speaker asks governor to move Hanukkah primary

'Unnecessary to require Wisconsonites to exercise civic duty on a day set aside for a religious purpose,' Wisconsin speaker says.

Labor to choose new leader in nationwide primary vote

65,000 Labor party members to head to the polls Tuesday to choose new party chair, after incumbent Avi Gabbay dropped out of race.

Labor party to hold primaries in November

Labor party accepts chairman Avi Gabbay's suggestion, bumps primaries up to November.

Likud: Investigate ties with Yediot Ahronot

Party asks Attorney General to investigate ties between newspaper and Knesset member elected first place in Labor primary.

Final results for Likud list in

Following recount, Edelstein remains at top, Erdan overtakes Sa'ar by only 7 votes to regain third. Haskel - 22, Kara - 24, Glick - 25.

Likud primaries: Vote counting continues

With 50% of the votes counted, Yisrael Katz is in first place, followed by Yuli Edelstein and Gideon Sa'ar.

Watch: PM, Sara Netanyahu vote

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife at today's Likud primaries.

Today: Primaries in the Likud

120,000 members of the Likud will be eligible to vote and choose the party's list for the 21st Knesset.

National Union Chairman: Betzalel Smotrich

Members of party's Central Committee choose MK Smotrich as party leader over Uri Ariel.

National Union launches primaries

128 members of party's central committee elect chairman and members of next Knesset list this evening.

Yogev withdraws Jewish Home candidacy, demands primaries

MK Yogev letter to party: 'Some took advantage of situation to control party in undemocratic manner, without cooperating with current MKs.'

Jewish Home primaries go digital

Party Chairman Naftali Bennett decides to use cutting edge technology never before used in Israeli politics.

Anti-Semitic candidate wins Missouri primary

Missouri candidate who said ‘Hitler was right’ wins state House primary.

Anti-Trump activist Laura Moser defeated in Texas primary

Attorney Lizzie Fletcher bests Moser 68 to 32 percent in Texas’s 7th congressional district race.

Meretz chief drops out of party primary

Zahava Gal-On and MK Ilan Gilon announce they will not run for Meretz Party leadership. 'Meretz voters interested in new leadership.'