Israel and AIPAC on the ballot in the Minnesota Senate and U.S. House races
(JTA) — A pair of Democratic primaries in Minnesota on Tuesday are among a string of high-profile battles between progressive and moderate candidates, where Israel and the pro-Israel lobby serve as key wedge issues. The…
Assessment
Minnesota's Democratic primaries are testing whether Israel policy and AIPAC's influence can swing intra-party contests. The Senate race between Angie Craig and a progressive challenger puts the pro-Israel lobby's endorsement power directly before voters. The outcomes will signal how much weight these issues carry in a state not typically associated with Middle East politics. Watch whether AIPAC-backed candidates prevail or face backlash from the party's left flank.