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AIPAC Backs Candidates in Democratic Primaries Across States
Support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee has become a point of contention in several Democratic primaries, including in Michigan, Minnesota, and New Jersey. A recent Pew Research Center poll indicated that 60% of Americans hold an unfavorable view of Israel, with 80% among Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents.
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In Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, a candidate has criticized opponents for accepting donations from AIPAC and other pro-Israel groups. The candidate appeared with podcaster Hasan Piker at a University of Michigan event on April 7, 2026, where he stated that foreign policy should not align solely with a foreign government.
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Track AIPAC endorsed the candidate, describing him as the only candidate calling out Israel's actions. A candidate recorded a video supporting AIPAC last month and has an endorsement from the Democratic Majority for Israel. A third candidate has pledged not to accept AIPAC funds and criticized some of Piker's comments on the Gaza conflict.
A senator addressed a town hall question about the Israel lobby, stating she had an issue if it equated to Jews. The state saw over 100,000 uncommitted votes in the 2024 Democratic presidential primary opposing support for Israel's war in Gaza. Michigan has large Arab-American and Jewish populations.
A representative has received past funding from AIPAC and an endorsement from the Democratic Majority for Israel, though not in this race. A lieutenant governor has pledged not to take AIPAC funds. Track AIPAC co-executive director Cory Archibald said the group will monitor the race, noting AIPAC's interest.
In a New Jersey congressional district primary, AIPAC spent $2 million on ads against an incumbent who supported conditions on aid to Israel. A progressive won the primary, with Track AIPAC running an ad in her support.
