AIPAC Backs Candidates in Democratic Primaries Across States

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.

At the Democratic National Committee's spring conference, a proposal to condemn the influence of money in primaries, specifically citing AIPAC, failed. AIPAC stated that the decision affirmed Democrats' right to participate in the process. Track AIPAC plans to continue its efforts in this election cycle.

A national spokesperson described Track AIPAC's approach as an un-American and undemocratic campaign that stigmatizes pro-Israel Democrats. Critics have said Track AIPAC's method unfairly conflates individual donations with lobby support. Track AIPAC has over 400,000 followers on X and produces graphics of donations.