This is the Forward’s coverage of the 2026 election season.
2026 Elections
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Fast Forward In a Mamdani-era primary, J Street endorses pro-Israel incumbent — and, in a first, ‘approves’ his challenger
Incumbent Dan Goldman is facing off against Brad Lander in the 10th district
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News Who is Bruce Blakeman, the ‘Almost Orthodox’ Jew running for New York governor?
The first Jewish county executive in Nassau history is now taking his suburban brand statewide
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News The 7 political stories Jews will be watching in 2026
Zohran Mamdani’s agenda, key congressional primaries, and the future of U.S.–Israel relations will dominate the year ahead
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News Why protests in Iran seem surprisingly pro-Israel
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