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Wahab Edges to Victory in CA Special Election Amid Pro-Israel Ad Spending
elections3 days ago

Wahab Edges to Victory in CA Special Election Amid Pro-Israel Ad Spending

California state Senator Aisha Wahab won the special election to fill the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s term in California’s 14th district, defeating Melissa Hernandez despite heavy spending by pro-Israel groups like the United Democracy Project and BOLD America. Wahab will represent the district for Swalwell’s term ending in January and will face Hernandez again in November for a full two-year term; she is set to become the first Afghan American member of Congress.

via Al Jazeera|
#aipac#california-14th-district#elections
Progressive Wahab wins California seat, thrusting Dems into intra-party debates
us-politics4 days ago

Progressive Wahab wins California seat, thrusting Dems into intra-party debates

Progressive Democrat Aisha Wahab won California's special congressional election to fill Eric Swalwell’s seat, marking a high-profile victory that drew praise from party leaders while her campaign faced funding from AIPAC-linked groups; the live coverage also notes notable intra-party tensions, endorsements, and related national political developments.

via The Guardian|
#aipac#aisha-wahab#california
Wahab clinches Swalwell's CA seat in special election
politics4 days ago

Wahab clinches Swalwell's CA seat in special election

California Democrat Aisha Wahab won the special election to replace Rep. Eric Swalwell, defeating rival Hernandez after heavy outside spending by groups tied to AIPAC; Wahab had decisively won the June primary, while Hernandez drew significant outside funds ahead of the general. The race also surfaced debate over Israel and Gaza, with Wahab having previously said she views the Palestinian situation as genocide at a forum.

via AP News|
#aipac#aisha-wahab#california
Progressive Aisha Wahab Wins CA Special Election Amid Outside Spending Battle
politics4 days ago

Progressive Aisha Wahab Wins CA Special Election Amid Outside Spending Battle

Progressive state senator Aisha Wahab won California’s East Bay seat in a special election to complete Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term, defeating Hernandez after a bruising intra-party contest and heavy spending from AIPAC-linked super PACs; Wahab was backed by the state Democratic party, Our Revolution, and AG Rob Bonta, while Lofgren endorsed Hernandez. With about 92% of votes counted, Wahab held a narrow lead of roughly six points.

via The Guardian|
#aipac#aisha-wahab#california
Abdul El-Sayed's Narrow Michigan Senate Win Reframes the Debate
politics18 days ago

Abdul El-Sayed's Narrow Michigan Senate Win Reframes the Debate

Rolling Stone profiles Abdul El-Sayed’s razor-thin Michigan Democratic Senate primary victory over Haley Stevens, detailing his anti–money in politics message, the clash with AIPAC, and the Saline data-center controversy involving Oracle/OpenAI, while tracing his background and campaign strategy as he pivots to face Republican Mike Rogers—highlighting how the outcome underscores debates on electability and the party’s future in a swing state.

via Rolling Stone|
#abdul-el-sayed#aipac#data-center
13 Weeks to Unity: El-Sayed's Michigan Senate Bid Tests Democrats' Resolve
politics19 days ago

13 Weeks to Unity: El-Sayed's Michigan Senate Bid Tests Democrats' Resolve

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan’s Senate primary, but the party remains divided over his Israel stance and heavy anti-El-Sayed spending by AIPAC, prompting calls for unity ahead of a November showdown with Republican Mike Rogers; with 13 weeks to go, organizers are pushing a coordinated unity effort and continued outside spending to secure the seat.

via cnn.com|
#abdul-el-sayed#aipac#democrats
Wesley Bell Edges Cori Bush in Missouri Primary, Blocking a Progressive Comeback
politics20 days ago

Wesley Bell Edges Cori Bush in Missouri Primary, Blocking a Progressive Comeback

Democrat Wesley Bell won the Missouri House primary in the St. Louis area, defeating Cori Bush and stalling her bid for a comeback amid heavy spending from pro-Israel groups backing Bell. Backed by Democratic leadership and centrists, Bell is now favored to win in November, while Bush drew support from progressives despite the large AIPAC-aligned expenditure backing Bell.

via The Guardian|
#aipac#cori-bush#missouri
Michigan Dem Senate Primary: Left-wing insurgent vs. establishment in high-stakes showdown
politics20 days ago

Michigan Dem Senate Primary: Left-wing insurgent vs. establishment in high-stakes showdown

Michigan’s high-profile Democratic Senate primary pits progressive Abdul El-Sayed against establishment-backed Haley Stevens in a costly, high-stakes battle that has drawn more than $80 million in spending and heavy outside influence from groups tied to AIPAC. Stevens is backed by retiring Sen. Peters and key party leaders and is viewed as more electable, while El-Sayed has campaigned on Medicare-for-all and aggressive confrontations with establishment positions. The winner will face Trump-backed Mike Rogers in November, and the outcome could shape the party’s midterm prospects and its ideological direction.

via Fox News|
#abdul-el-sayed#aipac#democratic-senate-primary
Bell Tops Bush in Missouri Dem Primary Rematch Amid Heavy Outside Spending
politics20 days ago

Bell Tops Bush in Missouri Dem Primary Rematch Amid Heavy Outside Spending

Rep. Wesley Bell defeated former Rep. Cori Bush in a Missouri Democratic primary rematch, aided by a heavy outside-spending push—including about $2 million from the pro-Israel United Democracy Project—as Bell’s side outspent Bush 27-to-1. Bell framed the race as Missouri-focused rather than Israel policy, while Bush criticized the influx of outside money and its influence on the race.

via NBC News|
#aipac#cori-bush#missouri
Bush bets on a shifting moment to win back her seat
politics21 days ago

Bush bets on a shifting moment to win back her seat

Cori Bush is running to reclaim Missouri’s 1st District in a Democratic primary against incumbent Wesley Bell, arguing that a changing mood in the party toward Gaza, big-money politics, and progressive leadership could help her regain the seat two years after her 2024 defeat. Her campaign frames Bell as out of touch on relief and Gaza policy, cites previous AIPAC-funded attacks against her, and relies on a grassroots base and DSA support amid a race that polls show is competitive, with a narrow lead or close margin depending on the survey.

via Yahoo|
#aipac#cori-bush#democratic-primary
Progressive vs. Establishment Spar in Michigan Senate Primary
politics24 days ago

Progressive vs. Establishment Spar in Michigan Senate Primary

In Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, Abdul El-Sayed—a Bernie-style progressive—faces Haley Stevens, backed by Whitmer and the party establishment; Stevens has benefited from heavy AIPAC spending, while El-Sayed touts a platform of “money out of politics” and Medicare for All. Polls have shown El-Sayed ahead by about 10 points, amid debates over endorsements, fundraising, and positions on Gaza/Israel aid that frame this race as a test of the party’s direction for 2026 and beyond.

via Rolling Stone|
#abdul-el-sayed#aipac#gaza
Michigan's Senate primary becomes a proving ground for Democrats' leftward shift
politics25 days ago

Michigan's Senate primary becomes a proving ground for Democrats' leftward shift

Michigan's Democratic Senate primary has become a high-stakes test of the party's direction: establishment favorite Haley Stevens is challenging Abdul El-Sayed, who is backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. El-Sayed has gained ground in polls, while Stevens enjoys robust endorsements and a record influx of pro-Israel money from AIPAC; the result could signal whether the Democratic socialist surge can translate to statewide victory and influence the party's national strategy—winning in November would bolster the leftward shift, while a Stevens win would complicate it.

via Axios|
#aipac#democratic-socialism#democrats