2024 Election
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January 1, 2025, 3:37 pm
The world after Oct. 7, and before Trump 2.0: The essential Jewish conversations of 2024
In a tumultuous year, JTA essayists struggled with the trauma of the Israel-Hamas war and the impact of a polarizing election.
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
November 20, 2024, 11:16 am
Chronicle poll results: Issues influencing voting
We asked our readers which issue most influenced their voting this election cycle. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
November 13, 2024, 11:07 am
Chronicle poll results: Confidence in casting ballot for president
Few questioned their choice
By Toby Tabachnick
November 13, 2024, 10:10 am
Chronicle poll question
Which of these issues most influenced your voting this election cycle?
A supporter of Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump dance with Israelis at the Mahaneh Yehudah Market in Jerusalem, on Nov. 4, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 7, 2024, 11:12 am
Many Israelis are celebrating Trump’s win, seeing him as more likely to fully back their country
“It was really a huge sigh of relief when we got the results,” said one Israeli from the United States.
By Deborah Danan
November 6, 2024, 10:19 am
Chronicle poll question
When casting your ballot for president, were you confident you made the right choice?
Ballots are tabulated on election night at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center, Fairburn, Georgia, Nov. 5, 2024 in Fairburn, Georgia. (Megan Varner/Getty Images)
November 6, 2024, 9:24 am
Trump retakes presidency, heralding new era for the US, its Jews and its relationship with Israel
Trump’s victory would reshape the United States and its relationship with Israel while ushering in an administration whose domestic priorities do not match those of most American Jews.
By Ron Kampeas and Ben Sales
Pittsburghers David Knoll and Rebecca Knoll stand with Rep. Richie Torres on Nov. 3, 2024 (Photo courtesy of David Knoll)
November 4, 2024, 4:13 pm
Ritchie Torres stumps for Harris in Pittsburgh
The pro-Israel congressman said he intended to “reassure the Jewish community that the Democratic Party — despite the background noise on Twitter, Twitch, and TikTok — has been and will remain fundamentally pro-Israel."
By Toby Tabachnick
From left to right, back row: Josh Stein, Jacky Rosen; front row: Tom Suozzi, Alison Esposito, Mondaire Jones, Mike Lawler, Elissa Slotkin, Adam Schiff. (Collage by Grace Yagel/Getty Images)
November 4, 2024, 2:58 pm
Beyond Trump and Harris: 7 congressional and governor’s races Jews should watch
From Eugene Vindman to Elissa Slotkin to Josh Stein, Jewish candidates are vying for pivotal roles.
By Ron Kampeas
A frame from a new Kamala Harris ad filmed at Hymie's, the same Philadelphia Jewish deli that served as the setting for a Donald Trump ad. (Screenshot)
November 1, 2024, 8:28 am
Hymie’s, the Philly Jewish deli featured in a Trump ad, is now the setting for a Harris spot
The pro-Harris ad featured real Jews switching parties.
By Ron Kampeas
Sen. Bob Casey announces $1 million in federal funding for the Tree of Life. (Photo by David Rullo)
October 31, 2024, 4:16 pm
We must reelect Sen. Bob Casey
"Casey has consistently shown up for our Jewish community. For 18 years he has fought for us in Washington, stood with us in tragedy and always listened to what we needed."
By Sue Berman Kress
Former president Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Madison Square Garden, New York, Oct. 27, 2024. (Peter W. Stevenson /The Washington Post via Getty Images)
October 31, 2024, 9:21 am
Trump says ‘I’m not Hitler’ as campaign enters final days
Trump’s continued emphasis on the point reflects how much the fascism accusation has taken the spotlight in the final days of the race.
By Ben Sales
From left: Rona Kaufman, Dave McCormick and Dan Senor at the Indigo Hotel, Pittsburgh, Oct. 28, 2024 (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
October 31, 2024, 9:14 am
The Jewish case for Dave McCormick
"McCormick is a strong supporter of Israel, a defender of American values and a patriot who understands the threat Islamism poses both here and abroad."
By Rona Kaufman
A screen capture from ad aired by the Republican Jewish Coalition starting October 20, 2024, showing three actors portraying Jewish women talking about supporting GOP nominee Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election. (screen capture: RJC/ YouTube)
October 30, 2024, 2:08 pm
Pro-Trump ‘bubbies’ ad nudging Jews on Israel, antisemitism fears serves up backlash
RJC spot in battleground states with large Jewish populations denounced for trafficking in tropes, as some vow to boycott Jewish deli near Philly where it was filmed
By ToI Staff
October 30, 2024, 12:58 pm
Chronicle poll results: Which presidential candidate is better for Israel?
We asked our readers which presidential candidate is better for Israel. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
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