Jews in Congress

Lawmakers launch congressional black-Jewish caucus

The caucus will work to bring blacks and Jews together to back hate crimes legislation and combat white supremacist ideology and actions.

By Ron Kampeas June 3, 2019 6:22 pm

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Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Omar said she was the first refugee elected to Congress. These Jewish refugees came first.

Refugees who have made it to the halls of Congress have come from Nazi Germany, Hungary, Cuba, and Vietnam.

January 4, 2019 11:09 am

2 Jewish veterans score Democratic upsets in House races

Elaine Luria in Virginia and Max Rose in New York's Staten Island defeated Republican incumbents.

November 6, 2018 10:44 pm

Meet the Jewish military veterans running for Congress

By Ron Kampeas November 2, 2018 4:01 pm

A guide to the Jewish Democratic House candidates in the 2018 midterm elections

By Ron Kampeas October 16, 2018 5:27 pm

A guide to the Jewish Senate candidates in the 2018 midterm elections

By Ron Kampeas October 9, 2018 4:12 pm

Florida’s governor race pits Trump-backed conservative against Sanders-backed Democrat

By Ron Kampeas August 28, 2018 10:21 pm

18 Jewish House Democrats express ‘dismay’ to Netanyahu over African migrants policy

April 24, 2018 6:25 am

In Memphis, congressmen from opposing parties are teaching their colleagues about getting along. Their rabbi approves.

By Ron Kampeas February 9, 2018 2:30 pm

This Navy commander organized a seder on an aircraft carrier. Now she’s running for Congress.

By Ron Kampeas February 6, 2018 3:04 pm

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