Yahoo! Finance: American Jewish Voters Remain Strongly Supportive of the Democratic Party

October 17, 2018

New Poll from The Jewish Electorate Institute and The Mellman Group Reveals 74% of Jewish Voters will Support Democrats in November

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — A new  poll  released today by the Jewish Electorate Institute found that an overwhelming majority of Jewish voters plan to vote for Democrats in November. Jewish voters also see the Democratic Party as pro-Israel and prioritize a wide range of domestic and foreign policy issues when considering which candidates to support in the midterms.

About 2018 Jewish Voters

  • A majority of Jewish voters (68%) identify as Democrats.
  • 74% of Jewish voters will vote for Democratic congressional candidates in their districts in the midterm elections.
  • 76% of American Jewish voters have an unfavorable view of Trump.
  • 70%+ of Jewish voters disapprove of Trump’s handling of anti-Semitism, the Irannuclear deal, foreign policy, immigration, Supreme Court nominations, gun safety, the environment, and healthcare.
  • Looking ahead to 2020 – 74% of Jewish voters said they will vote for a Democratic candidate, while just 26% will vote for Trump.

About 2018 Jewish Voters and Israel

  • American Jews overwhelmingly (92%) consider themselves “pro-Israel” and over two-thirds (65%) of Jewish voters believe Democrats are pro-Israel.
  • “Whether a candidate supports Israel” (52%) is just one of the many issues Jewish voters will consider when deciding which candidate to support in the midterms.
  • Jewish voters are evenly divided when it comes to Trump’s handling of Israel – 51% approve/49% disapprove.

About Jewish Electorate vs. Overall U.S. Electorate

  • American Jewish voters have a 76% unfavorable view of Trump; in comparison, 55% of Americans as a whole, have an unfavorable view of Trump.
  • More than two-thirds (68%) of Jewish voters identify as Democrats; in comparison less than half (47%) of Americans as a whole identify as Democrats.

This analysis represents the findings of a national survey of 800 voters designed to reflect the likely 2018 Jewish electorate. Interviews were conducted online through a randomly selected panel October 2-11, 2018. The sample was 53% male and 47% female, and 93% of participants indicated they are “almost certain” to vote  . The margin of error is +/- 3.5% at the 95% level of confidence (higher for subgroups). This poll was conducted by  The Mellman Group.

A link to an in-depth memo about the poll can be found  here.

About Jewish Electorate Institute
The Jewish Electorate Institute (JEI) is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in August 2018 with a mission to deepen the public’s understanding of the Jewish electorate and mobilize the Jewish vote in the 2018 midterm and future elections. The primary focus is to lead non-partisan Get Out the Jewish Vote (GOTJV) efforts and encourage civic engagement in the Jewish community.

Statement from the Jewish Electorate Institute On The Antisemitic Cold Blooded Murders in Sydney Australia

December 15, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2025 Media Contact: Steve Rabinowitz press@jewishelectorateinstitute.org Jewish Electorate Institute Statement on Antisemitic Murders in Sydney, Australia Washington, D.C. - The Jewish Electorate Institute (JEI) mourns the victims, stands in solidarity with the Jewish community in Australia, and reaffirms our commitment to confronting antisemitism wherever it appears—through education, accountability, and collective moral clarity. JEI condemns in the strongest possible terms the antisemitic violence that led to the murders at Bondi Beach in Sydney. This horrific act is not only an attack on innocent lives, but an assault on the values of human dignity, pluralism, and safety that democratic societies depend upon. We remain committed to advancing civic engagement, democratic values, and accountability to ensure that antisemitism—wherever it emerges—is confronted early, forcefully, and without political qualification. Antisemitism—whether expressed through rhetoric, intimidation, or violence—has no place in civil society. When hatred is allowed to fester unchecked, it endangers not only Jewish communities but the broader social fabric that protects all minorities. As a nonpartisan organization committed to civic engagement and democratic norms, JEI calls on leaders, institutions, and communities across the political spectrum to speak out clearly and consistently against antisemitism and all forms of hate, and to take meaningful action to prevent violence before it occurs. Make our voices heard by urging elected officials, civic leaders, educators, faith communities, and civil society organizations to act with clarity and resolve. Condemn antisemitism unequivocally. Invest in education that confronts hatred and misinformation and strengthens protections for vulnerable communities. Reject the normalization of rhetoric that dehumanizes or incites violence. Silence and ambiguity enable hate to grow. Collective, principled action can stop it. We must take action now!

JEI Addresses JCRC of Greater Washington and Executive Director Controversy

December 5, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2025 Media Contact: Steve Rabinowitz Bluelight Strategies steve@bluelightstrategies.com

JEI's Voice in National Policy Conversation

December 1, 2025
JEI's work continues to be noted in national-level debates, and is proud to continue to be recognized in national media, including The New York Times this month. Our grassroots work is resonating in national-level policy conversations. As policy debates evolve, JEI remains committed to fostering informed civic engagement, interfaith dialogue, and community mobilization. "...Mr. Goldman and Mr. Espaillat also represent districts with substantial Jewish populations, according to research by the Jewish Electorate Institute . (Mr. Goldman’s district also includes large pockets of immigrant Muslim voters from Bangladesh and other countries.)" Continue to the article here