As early voting began earlier this month, AIPAC emerged from the sidelines to funnel $650,000 to Representative Adriano Espaillat, a candidate opposed by a democratic socialist.

Jewish leaders said the mayor invoked antisemitic tropes in his virulent criticism of the pro-Israel lobby.

Former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander faces pushback at a Brooklyn polling site for failing to directly condemn Mayor Zohran Mamdani's harsh rhetoric against AIPAC.

In two competitive Democratic primaries, well-funded interest groups as well as wealthy candidates themselves have poured tens of millions of dollars into advertising.

Gov. Josh Shapiro told Politico that some politicians are cynically using opposition to AIPAC donations to silence Jewish Americans in politics.

AIPAC’s political spending has gravitated toward pro-Israel GOP candidates as well as centrist Democrats willing to align on policy concerning Israel.

While the New York primaries stand as a major bellwether for the mood of the Democratic base, AIPAC faces a far more direct test of its staying power in Maryland. It has become the single biggest spender on the airwaves as it promotes Hoyer’s pick and former campaign staffer, Boafo, to succeed him.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responds to a question about his criticism of AIPAC and endorsement of progressive Congressional candidates in the city. "AIPAC, for whom the only thing more frightening than democracy being allowed to run its course,