Jewish Voters Play Key Role in Democratic Victories

WASHINGTON – With Democrats on track to gain the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives and pick up seats in the Senate, Halie Soifer, CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA), released the following statement:

“Donald Trump said voters should pretend he was on the ballot in the midterms, and Jewish Americans did just that. Initial exit polling confirms that the Jewish vote served as a key component of a winning Democratic coalition. Jewish voters are not a monolith, but they widely disapprove of Donald Trump. This, coupled with the strength of the Democratic candidates who flipped red seats blue, led to overwhelming support for Democrats among Jewish voters in this election.

“Affordability and the defense of democracy were the top issues driving the Jewish vote in the midterms. Jewish Americans want leaders who will lower costs, defend our freedoms, stand against antisemitism, support Israel’s security, and hold the Trump administration accountable for its corruption, cruelty, and lawlessness. Every aspect of Donald Trump’s political agenda is antithetical to core Jewish values, and tonight, Jewish voters are celebrating the end of his unchecked power in Washington.

“JDCA endorsed more candidates this year than ever before because there has never been a stronger slate of Democratic candidates in a single election. At the same time, we did not endorse every Democrat who won tonight and expect to have candid, honest dialogue where we may disagree. We look forward to working with a new Democratic majority to deliver on the issues that matter most to Jewish Americans in the new Congress.”

In the lead-up to Election Day, JDCA organized its largest midterm Jewish voter engagement effort in history, investing seven figures to mobilize Jewish voters in the key races critical to control of Congress. JDCA endorsed a record 178 candidates and made more than 1.2 million direct voter contacts across 23 states through calls, texts and canvassing. More than 15,000 people participated in JDCA programs this year, including more than 1,200 volunteer shifts and 32 campus fellows. 

JDCA PAC ran targeted video advertisements statewide in 16 states, including Senate candidate ads in Ohio and Texas; House candidate ads in NY-17, FL-22, FL-25 and MI-10; and a social media ad campaign targeting younger Jewish voters in six states and 20 additional competitive House races. 

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