Illinois Democrats Just Delivered a Reality Check on AIPAC

AIPAC’s So-So Night in Illinois

AIPAC-backed candidates split key Illinois primaries, complicating claims of overwhelming influence as anti-Israel activists gain traction in Democratic politics.

AIPAC Splits in Illinois Races After $20M in Spending

Last night’s Illinois Democratic primaries showed the power—and limits—of AIPAC spending in four open-seat races in the Chicago area, where the group’s super PACs dumped more than $20 million into safe blue districts, securing two wins and suffering two losses, and ultimately blocking any progressive “Squad”-style candidates from claiming a seat.

AIPAC Openly Celebrates Defeat of Progressive Democrats in Illinois

AIPAC is becoming a growing problem for the Democratic Party.

AIPAC's $21 million Illinois efforts help defeat Israel critics amid scrutiny

Despite attempts to reduce public scrutiny after anger over Malinowski's primary and increased frustration over AIPAC's influence on electoral politics and U.S.-Israel policy alike – AIPAC's efforts at influencing the outcome of four House races were quickly brought to the forefront

Illinois Democrats just delivered a reality check on AIPAC

Perspective: There were dual lessons in Illinois for the pro-Israel lobby group and the progressives it is fighting against.

AIPAC shows staying power in Illinois Democratic primaries

Reports of the demise of AIPAC’s political clout in Democratic primaries, it turned out, were greatly exaggerated. Pro-Israel candidates who received backing from AIPAC or AIPAC-aligned groups won two of the four targeted Democratic primaries in Illinois — and helped block all the Squad-aligned far-left candidates from winning nominations in all of the races. It was a respectable, if not dominant showing, but one consistent with making an impact…