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JVP backs El-Sayed, leads anti-genocide primary poll

6/30/2026

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Jewish Voice for Peace Action endorsed Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, its Senate candidate, framing the race as a battle against antisemitism and for Palestinian rights.
El-Sayed will face Rep. Haley Stevens and Sen. Mallory McMorrow in the August 4 primary.
The group organized anti-genocide protests and backed the House’s Block the Bombs bill for progressives.
Polls show El-Sayed leading his rivals, with 46 % of voters favoring halt to weapons shipments to Israel.

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Story summary

Jewish Voice for Peace Action endorsed Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, its Senate candidate, framing the race as a battle against antisemitism and for Palestinian rights.
El-Sayed will face Rep. Haley Stevens and Sen. Mallory McMorrow in the August 4 primary.
The group organized anti-genocide protests and backed the House’s Block the Bombs bill for progressives.
Polls show El-Sayed leading his rivals, with 46 % of voters favoring halt to weapons shipments to Israel.