United Democracy Project

California’s 14th Congressional District will hold a special election for a replacement of Eric Swalwell. The contest features State Sen. Aisha Wahab and Bay Area Rapid Transit Board President Melissa Hernandez competing for the remainder of the term, while also facing each other in a fall race for the full-term seat. Outside groups, including United Democracy Project and Bold America (both backed by AIPAC), have collectively spent about $4.1 million on the race.

Following U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation, constituents in California’s 14th Congressional District will elect a replacement through a special election. State Sen. Aisha Wahab and Bay Area Rapid Transit Board President Melissa Hernandez are the two competitors for the seat. Outside groups have spent substantial amounts of money on the race, with Bold America and United Democracy Project spending millions since the special primary.

Following Eric Swalwell's resignation from Congress, constituents will vote for a replacement in California’s 14th Congressional District. State Sen. Aisha Wahab and Bay Area Rapid Transit Board President Melissa Hernandez are competing in the special election, which determines who will serve out the remainder of his term. Outside groups associated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee spent approximately $4.1 million on the race, supporting Hernandez while opposing Wahab.

Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District primary, supported by pro-Israel funding from AIPAC and United Democracy Project. Bush faced significant opposition spending, while progressive groups focused resources elsewhere.

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell defeated former Congresswoman Cori Bush in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District. Bell's campaign received significant financial support from pro-Israel groups like AIPAC, which spent $3.1 million on his behalf, contributing to the race being the most expensive primary in Missouri this year with $8.4 million in combined spending.

Rep. Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush in a Democratic primary, countering support from the Democratic Socialists of America. Bell's victory was aided by over $3 million in spending from AIPAC's United Democracy Project and endorsements from House Democratic leadership. Bell out-raised and outspent Bush, with nearly $3.6 million in fundraising compared to Bush's $1.3 million.

Cori Bush and Wesley Bell's rematch for Missouri’s 1st District highlights Democratic Party tensions over Israel policy and AIPAC influence. Bush, who criticized Israel's actions in Gaza as 'genocide,' faces Bell, backed by AIPAC-aligned spending. The race reflects broader debates about the party's future direction.

Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary features a contest between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, with Stevens backed by establishment figures and El-Sayed by progressive leaders. The race tests progressive influence and pro-Israel group support, with heavy spending by the United Democracy Project.

Michigan voters will decide a competitive Democratic U.S. Senate primary between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, with implications for the November general election and party influence. Stevens benefits from establishment endorsements and heavy spending by the United Democracy Project, while El-Sayed draws support from progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Pro-Israel Democrats are facing critical tests in Michigan and Missouri Senate primaries as AIPAC and its affiliated PAC spend millions to support pro-Israel candidates against progressive critics. The outcomes could reshape Jewish Democrats' role in the party and influence the broader Democratic political landscape ahead of the November elections.

Ads funded by the United Democracy Project, a group affiliated with AIPAC, claim El-Sayed has a history of 'disrespecting women.' El-Sayed's campaign calls the attacks 'misleading and offensive.'

Missouri congressional incumbents hold a significant cash advantage over challengers ahead of the August 4 primary, with $13.6 million in campaign funds compared to $1.9 million for opponents. U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver faces multiple Republican challengers in the 5th District, while U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell faces Cori Bush in the 1st District. Outside groups have spent over $3.5 million in primary races, exceeding candidate spending in some cases.

AIPAC has spent nearly $30 million in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary to support Haley Stevens, its largest investment in a single race, as she faces progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The race is seen as a test of whether grassroots organizing can counter unprecedented outside spending.

Elizabeth Warren endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate primary. El-Sayed faces Haley Stevens in a race critical to Democrats' Senate strategy. Warren criticized Stevens for receiving funds from the United Democracy Project.

Haley Stevens, a Senate candidate, has avoided discussing AIPAC's $30 million investment in her Michigan campaign, focusing instead on issues like manufacturing and defeating Trump. AIPAC's support, aimed at defeating progressive rival Abdul El-Sayed, has become a contentious topic in Democratic politics amid divisions over U.S. support for Israel.

AIPAC has spent nearly $30 million supporting Democratic Senate candidate Haley Stevens in Michigan's primary against Abdul El-Sayed. The race highlights tensions over political spending versus grassroots organizing and AIPAC's influence in Democratic politics amid the Gaza war.

AIPAC has spent $30 million supporting Democratic Senate candidate Haley Stevens in Michigan's primary against Abdul El-Sayed, marking their largest investment in a single race. The spending has become a central issue, with El-Sayed's allies framing the race as a test of grassroots organizing against outside funding.

AIPAC has spent $30 million supporting Democratic Senate candidate Haley Stevens in Michigan's primary against Abdul El-Sayed, marking its largest investment in a single race. Stevens has avoided discussing AIPAC's role despite its significant influence on the race, which is seen as a test of grassroots organizing versus outside spending.

AIPAC is spending $865,000 to support Rep. Wesley Bell against Cori Bush in Missouri's 1st Congressional District primary. Bush, a Democratic Socialists of America member, was previously ousted by AIPAC in 2024. Justice Democrats, backing Bush, claims AIPAC's spending harms Democratic politicians.

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, opposing party leadership. The race splits Democrats between El-Sayed, Rep. Haley Stevens, and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, with El-Sayed positioned as a progressive candidate advocating Medicare for All and halting U.S. weapons transfers to Israel.

Adrian Boafo won a crowded Democratic primary in Maryland with over $10 million in outside spending from crypto and pro-Israel groups. He defeated Harry Dunn, a former Capitol Police officer endorsed by Nancy Pelosi, in a race for an open congressional seat left vacant by Steny Hoyer's retirement.

Adrian Boafo won a crowded Democratic primary in Maryland, supported by over $10 million in spending from crypto and pro-Israel groups. Harry Dunn, endorsed by Nancy Pelosi, lost the race despite his Capitol Police background and opposition to Trump.

Adrian Boafo won Maryland’s 5th District Democratic primary with $11 million in support from pro-Israel and crypto groups, securing Hoyer’s preferred successor. The race highlighted intraparty divisions over outside spending, with rivals and Sen. Chris Van Hollen criticizing the influence of interest groups.

Two U.S. House races in Maryland suburbs near Washington, D.C., are among the most expensive congressional primaries in U.S. history, with outside groups spending $12.5 million and candidates spending $10.5 million. Candidates express concern over excessive spending, noting voters are confused by the volume of ads and questioning the necessity of such high campaign costs.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen criticized AIPAC and crypto groups for spending millions to support Adrian Boafo in the race to replace Rep. Steny Hoyer. He accused the groups of trying to 'buy this congressional seat' and called for transparency in candidates' communications with such entities. Boafo, endorsed by Hoyer and others, faces scrutiny over undisclosed ties to pro-Israel and crypto interests.

AI companies, cryptocurrency industry groups, and pro-Israel organizations are spending significant funds to influence House primaries, targeting specific candidates with large expenditures. Examples include $8 million spent against GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and $5 million by Protect Progress in Texas to support Christian Menefee over Al Green.

Cori Bush is seeking to reclaim her congressional seat in Missouri's 1st District after a 2024 primary loss to Wesley Bell, a candidate backed by AIPAC-affiliated groups. The race highlights growing Democratic Party tensions over Israel support, with progressive candidates criticizing AIPAC's influence and some vowing to reject its funding.