Jewish Support for Democrats Drops in 2026 Midterms
The Jewish Electorate Institute reports a six-point decline in Jewish support for the Democratic Party during the 2026 midterm elections.
A survey by the Jewish Electorate Institute shows that Jewish support for the Democratic Party declined to 69% in the 2026 midterm elections, a six-point drop from 2024. This trend occurred despite a broader blue wave of increased Democratic support among women and voters of color.
The data reveals internal friction within both major parties. Approximately 36% of Jewish Democrats believe the Democratic Party has become too accepting of antisemitic rhetoric, while 25% of Jewish Republicans feel their party is too friendly to white nationalists. Some of this tension is linked to candidates like Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, who broke with party consensus regarding Israel during the campaign.
Priorities differ sharply by party affiliation. Jewish Democratic voters identified the preservation of democracy as their primary concern, whereas Jewish Republicans ranked the fight against antisemitism as their top issue. Despite these growing discomforts, the majority of the Jewish community continues to vote for Democratic candidates.
