'No one should count pro-Israel Democrats out,' Democratic Majority for Israel PAC president tells JNS

In Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, who opposes Israel, narrowly defeated AIPAC-backed Rep. Haley Stevens by approximately one percentage point, or around 15,000 votes. While the result reflects anti-establishment sentiment within the party, it also reveals the enduring influence of pro-Israel Democrats, according to Brian Romick, president of the Democratic Majority for Israel PAC.

"The lesson from Tuesday's results is twofold," Romick told JNS. "There is clearly strong anti-establishment energy this cycle, but no one should count pro-Israel Democrats out."

Romick characterized El-Sayed's victory as "disappointing" But not "a sweeping triumph he predicted or a mandate for his views." He noted that Stevens "ran a strong campaign," Constructed "a diverse coalition that included black and Jewish voters and moderate Democrats" And finished within a one percentage point margin despite trailing significantly in certain late-stage polls.

The DMFI PAC backed several candidates who won across the country, including Rep. Sharice Davids in Kansas, Michigan state senator Jeremy Moss, Rep. Wesley Bell in Missouri, former congresswoman Elaine Luria, and four Washington Democrats: Reps. Suzan DelBene, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Kim Schrier and Marilyn Strickland.

"Tuesday's results demonstrate that pro-Israel Democrats remain a strong and vital part of the Democratic coalition," Romick told JNS. "DMFI PAC looks forward to helping these pro-Israel Democrats win in November."