Tonight, Jewish Voice for Peace Action celebrates the victories of seven insurgent House candidates, one U.S. Senator, eight successful down-ballot races, and the re-election of nine members of Congress.
“Tonight’s results are clear: Voters want leaders who unapologetically stand up for workers, embrace bold progressive policies, and speak out against genocide and war. The old political establishment has been put on notice.” said Beth Miller, political director of JVP Action.
In a seismic political turmoil, JVP-endorsed candidate Abdul Sayed was elected to the Michigan State Senate. He ran on a commitment to stop the flow of money to the Israeli military and invest in life-saving policies that would make life easier and more affordable for working people.
JVP Action is also celebrating the election of a pro-Palestine slate of new members to the House of Representatives. These next representatives will fight to pass the No-Bomb Act, end US military funding to Israel, and stop all forms of American complicity in Israeli apartheid and genocide. These candidates include: Daria Lisa Avila Chevalier (NY-13), Adam Hamawi (NJ-12), and Frederick D. Haynes III (TX-30), Milat Quiros (CO-01), Donavan McKinney (MI-13), Chris Rapp (PA-03), and Claire Valdez (NY-7). JVP Action is also celebrating the re-election of pro-Palestine Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib, Summer Lee, and Delia Ramirez, along with six other members of Congress.
“Throughout this campaign, Dr. El-Sayed has faced intense Islamophobia and false accusations of anti-Semitism from Democrats and Republicans alike. Today, people of conscience have prevailed by electing him to the US Senate.” said Jackson Koppel, a longtime Jewish Detroit resident and member of JVP Detroit.
The victories of the pro-Palestine heroes extended to electoral races as well. In Michigan, Abbas Alawiya, co-founder of the Nonconformist movement, was elected in 2024 to the state Senate. In Georgia, Roa Roman won her seat in the state Senate. In New York, four candidates from the JVP Action Party are heading to the State Assembly and Senate, including Abeer Qawwas – the first elected Palestinian official in the history of New York State.
In Providence, Rhode Island, a historic ordinance required the city to divest from foreign countries committing gross human rights violations, such as ethnic cleansing, illegal military occupation, apartheid, and genocide. The passage of this ordinance makes Providence the largest city in the United States to commit to divesting funds for human rights violations. Providence residents also elected progressive hero and JVP-endorsed candidate David Morales as mayor.
“This ordinance is also historic as the Palestine Solidarity Movement’s first attempt to pass a binding municipal divestment law passed by popular vote. Providence’s Jewish residents have joined a diverse coalition of our neighbors to knock on doors to pass this ordinance. We know it will serve as a model for other cities to align their finances with the values of their citizens,” Zach Kligler, a Jewish Providence resident, helped pass the ballot initiative.
Things are beginning to change in American politics. last month, AIPAC announced It will no longer make direct endorsements or contributions to political candidates.
“This cycle, pro-genocide groups like the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) are being relegated to the dustbin of history. Voters have sent a clear message: that supporting Palestine is good policy and good policy.” He said Miller.
Since its launch in 2019, JVP Action has sought to center Palestinian rights in the broader progressive platform. Seven years later, the organization is now a major player in progressive politics, helping push candidates into office. In this new political era, voters want candidates who invest in the working class, stay away from endless wars, and stop bomb shipments that are destroying families in Palestine. Progressive Jews are proud participants in this political transformation and will continue to work to elect candidates who fight for the safety and freedom of all people.
The full list of JVP Action-endorsed candidates celebrating victories tonight:
Rebel Congressional Candidates: Daryliza Avila Chevalier (NY-13), Adam Hamawi (NJ-12), Frederick D. Haynes III (TX-30), Milat Quiros (CO-01), Donavan McKinney (MI-13), Chris Raab (PA-03), Claire Valdez (NY-07).
Candidate for the US Senate: Abdel Sayed
Current Congressional Candidates: Andre Carson (IN-07), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Summer Lee (PA-12), Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Delia T03.
Downballot candidates: Abbas Alawieh (MI SD-02), Samantha Kattan (NY AD-37), Aber Kawas (NY SD-12), David Morales (Providence Mayor), Diana Moreno (NY AD-36), David Orkin (NY AD-38), Abdelnasser Rashid (IL HD 12), Ruwa Romman (GA SD-02)
JVP Action has also endorsed Connie Chan for Congress in CA-11 and is waiting for the votes to be counted.
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