Harris Holds Strong Lead Over Trump Among Jewish Voters
A new survey from the Jewish Democratic Council of America reveals that a significant majority of American Jews plan to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. The poll, conducted between August 27 and September 1, shows 68% of Jewish voters supporting Harris, compared to 25% for the Republican nominee former President Donald Trump. Jewish voters also express strong support (87%) for the Biden Administration’s efforts to secure a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, which includes negotiations for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
Despite efforts by the Republican Party to attract Jewish voters, including heightened criticism of Democratic positions on Israel, the poll shows little shift in voter allegiance. Jewish voters have historically leaned toward Democrats, and this trend continues, with Harris even outperforming President Joe Biden’s numbers from an April poll. In a direct matchup, Harris leads Trump 72% to 25%, an improvement over Biden’s previous 67% to 26% margin.
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Key issues influencing Jewish voters include the future of democracy, ranked highest at 44%, followed by abortion rights at 28%. Although Israel ranks lower on their list of priorities, 75% of respondents feel emotionally attached to the country. Additionally, the poll highlights that 91% of Jewish voters are concerned about antisemitism, with 66% saying they are very concerned. Harris holds a significant 37-point lead over Trump when it comes to addressing antisemitism.
The survey, which reached 800 voters via a text-to-web method, underscores the Democratic Party’s continued dominance among Jewish voters, especially in key swing states where the Jewish vote could play a pivotal role.
