Press Release

Jewish Dems Endorse in Key House, Senate, and Gubernatorial Races

September 30, 2024

WASHINGTON – With just over a month until Election Day, the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) endorsed two gubernatorial and 23 House candidates in key races where Jewish voters can help ensure Democratic victories. 

The endorsements follow the launch of JDCA PAC’s quarter-million-dollar ad campaign supporting the Harris-Walz ticket. JDCA PAC plans to spend more than one million dollars on targeted ads to drive the Jewish vote for Democrats this election cycle. These additional endorsements bring JDCA’s total endorsements this cycle to 140, the most JDCA has ever endorsed.

Izzy Klein, JDCA Political Committee Chair, said on the latest endorsements, “Control of the House may hinge on a few thousand votes in certain battleground districts. Jewish voters are pivotal for Democrats in elections that will shape the future of democracy, abortion rights, combating antisemitism, and support for Israel. Since its formation, JDCA has mobilized the Jewish vote to elect Democrats who share our core Jewish values. With so much at stake this November, we’re committed to amplifying Jewish voices at the polls and securing victories for Democrats.”

Today, JDCA endorsed:

  • Greg Stanton, AZ-04
  • Gil Cisneros, CA-31
  • Jason Crow, CO-06
  • Joe Courtney, CT-02
  • Lucy McBath, GA-07
  • Bill Foster, IL-11
  • Lauren Underwood, IL-14
  • Richard Neal, MA-01
  • Carl Marlinga, MI-10
  • Josh Gottheimer, NJ-05
  • Mikie Sherrill, NJ-11
  • Madeleine Dean, PA-04
  • Mary Gay Scanlon, PA-05
  • Chrissy Houlahan, PA-06

JDCA was proud for to endorse for the first time:

  • Joyce Craig, NH-Gov
  • Matt Meyer, DE-Gov
  • Yassamin Ansari, AZ-03
  • Jennifer Adams, FL-07
  • Whitney Fox, FL-13
  • Kelly Morrison, MN-03
  • Maggie Goodlander, NH-02
  • Herb Conaway, NJ-03
  • Nellie Pou, NJ-09
  • Maxine Dexter, OR-03
  • Sylvester Turner, TX-18

JDCA leaders are available for interview to discuss the importance of mobilizing the Jewish vote in the lead-up to Election Day and how JDCA’s endorsed candidates embody the values and priorities of Jewish Americans. To speak with a JDCA spokesperson, please contact Blake Goodman at [email protected] or (202) 531-6404. 

 

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