Election
A protester holds a placard during a demonstration near the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem on October 31, 2026, calling for the formation of a Jewish-Arab coalition government following Israel's general election. (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty Images)
November 2, 2026, 4:04 pm
Arab parties are kingmakers, but will Israel’s Jewish leaders accept them?
Years of political exclusion and post-Oct. 7 tensions raise questions about whether Zionist parties will work with the Arab parties that could empower them to form a government.
By Ruth Eglash
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), a candidate for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, hosts a “Meet and Greet” campaign event with former House Majority Whip Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at Michigan Conference-Teamsters on July 24, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
November 1, 2026, 8:59 pm
Pro-Israel Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Rogers in Michigan US Senate race
Stevens cited Abdul El-Sayed’s past campaigning with Hasan Piker in her announcement, which touched off fury among many Democrats.
By Andrew Lapin
Republican Challenger James Hayes believes he can unseat Rep. Summer Lee in Pennsylvania’s 12 District. (Photo by David Rullo)
October 27, 2026, 11:59 am
James Hayes believes in his path to victory in District 12
“I believe I can win,” he said.
By David Rullo
Actors playing a couple in a grocery store blame Israel for high prices in a campaign ad meant to support Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, paid for by the left-wing Rebellion PAC, Oct. 26, 2026. (Screenshot via X)
October 26, 2026, 7:31 pm
El-Sayed campaign disavows PAC ad linking US inflation to Israel
Backed by Cenk Uygur, the spot drew criticism for invoking antisemitic tropes about U.S. support for “killing Palestinans.”
By Andrew Lapin
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed testifies at a hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, July 11, 2024. (Credit: U.S. Congress/Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)
October 26, 2026, 3:33 pm
Ad for El-Sayed blaming rising grocery costs on Israel a ‘case study’ in Jew-hatred
“You want to know what desperate looks like? Blaming the price of bananas on the Jewish state,” the Anti-Defamation League said.
By Rikki Zagelbaum | JNS
October 13, 2026, 2:39 pm
Chronicle poll question
Do you think either the U.S. Senate or House will flip to a Democratic majority as a result of the midterms?
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at the 2026 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award ceremony at the state Department of Education’s annual professional development conference in Hershey, Pa., Dec. 8, 2025. (Credit: Office of Gov. Josh Shapiro)
October 7, 2026, 2:49 pm
Poll: Shapiro leads GOP challenger by 25 points in Pennsylvania governor’s race
“One of the country's most popular governors gets a rousing endorsement from Pennsylvania's likely voters in a race that looks like a rout."
By Jonathan D. Salant
(Photo by Alan Mazzocco, iStock)
September 16, 2026, 9:54 am
A call to serve on Election Day
There is always a need for new poll workers. So, please, give it some thought.
By Andee Lowenstein
(Image by beast01 via iStock)
March 31, 2026, 1:12 pm
Jews need — and deserve — more seats at the table in local politics
Democratic Jewish voters and our allies deserve to have tangible representation in the organizations that represent the neighborhoods in which they live.
By Bryna Siegel Finer and Aviva Lubowsky
Banner with blue donkey silhouette, representing the Democratic Party, against backdrop of the American flag. This design emphasizes the party's role and influence in the U.S. political landscape. (Photo iStock)
March 30, 2026, 3:44 pm
14th Ward Democratic Committee controversy envelops upcoming elections
“The idea that I am some kind of right-wing plant or some unwitting newbie is deeply insulting.”
By David Rullo
Adam Forgie announced that he is dropping out of the primary election in the 12th District. (Photo provided by Adam Forgie)
March 16, 2026, 11:32 am
Adam Forgie drops out of District 12 Democratic primary
“Many circumstances have brought me to this decision,” he said.
By David Rullo
Rep. Summer Lee (Photo courtesy of summerlee.house.gov)
February 19, 2026, 7:06 pm
Rep. Summer Lee endorsed by new pro-Palestinian PAC
Pennsylvania rep is no longer endorsed by J Street.
By David Rullo
Tucker Carlson speaking with attendees at the Indiana University tour stop of the "This Is The Turning Point" tour at IU Auditorium in Bloomington, Ind., Oct. 21, 2025. (Credit: Gage Skidmore via Creative Commons)
February 18, 2026, 9:49 am
The Tucker Carlson effect
Can the same mechanism allow candidates or public figures with troubling views on Israel or Jews to gain traction among Republican voters?
By Irwin J. (Yitzchak) Mansdorf
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl delivers a sermon during Friday night services at Central Synagogue in Manhattan, Oct. 31, 2025. (Via YouTube)
November 2, 2025, 1:04 pm
Angela Buchdahl, prominent NYC rabbi, ratchets up criticism of Mamdani — and cautions against Jewish infighting
Buchdahl had faced public and private criticism for declining to sign a rabbinic letter condemning the mayoral candidate.
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
May 21, 2025, 6:52 am
Chronicle poll question
Are you pleased with the results of the May 20 primary election?
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