New Poll: Most Jewish Voters Support Biden, View Top Republicans Unfavorably, Prioritize the Future of Democracy, and Believe Israel’s Proposed Judicial Overhaul Weakens its Democracy

June 26, 2023

WASHINGTON – Today, the non-partisan Jewish Electorate Institute (JEI) released its first national survey of Jewish voters in 2023, conducted by GBAO Strategies between June 4 and June 11. It included interviews with 800 self-identified Jewish voters. Last year, in April and September 2022, JEI conducted similar surveys, allowing for baseline comparisons of views among the Jewish American electorate.

Among other results, the poll found that Jewish voters remain very focused on the cultural issues that divide the country – democracy, abortion, and guns – in addition to inflation and climate change. The future of democracy was the leading issue (among 37%) shaping how Jewish voters will vote in 2024. Abortion continues to be a defining issue among Jewish voters, with 88% believing it should be legal, and 80% concerned that women no longer have the constitutional right to abortion.

President Joe Biden leads former President Donald Trump 72% to 22% among Jewish voters in a potential 2024 rematch. Biden’s job approval rating is 67%, while 80% of Jewish voters disapprove of Trump. Other prominent Republicans performed only slightly better than Trump, with 76% disapproving of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and 68% disapproving of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

In addition, Jewish voters are concerned about the Israeli government’s proposals for judicial overhaul. Among voters who knew about these changes, 61% believe the changes would weaken Israel’s democracy, 24% believe they would make no difference, and 15% say they would strengthen Israel’s democracy. 72% of Jewish voters feel emotionally attached to Israel.

JEI is chaired by former Congressman Martin Frost (D-TX), who represented the 24th District of Texas from 1979-2005. Frost was chair of the House Democratic Caucus from 1999 to 2003 and Chair of the National Endowment for Democracy during President Obama’s second term.

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To speak with Jim Gerstein or a representative of JEI, please contact press@jewishelectorateinstitute.org .

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