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Progressives Win AIPAC-Backed Primaries as Wahab Leads

8/22/2026

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Progressive Democrats defeated AIPAC-backed opponents in multiple Senate and House primaries.
Rep. Aisha Wahab won California’s 14th District primary, becoming the first Afghan American in Congress.
Daniel Biss won Illinois’ 9th District primary despite about $6 million AIPAC-aligned spending against him.
June AP-NORC poll shows 58% of Democrats say the U.S. is too supportive of Israel, up from 45% in January.

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Story summary

Progressive Democrats defeated AIPAC-backed opponents in multiple Senate and House primaries.
Rep. Aisha Wahab won California’s 14th District primary, becoming the first Afghan American in Congress.
Daniel Biss won Illinois’ 9th District primary despite about $6 million AIPAC-aligned spending against him.
June AP-NORC poll shows 58% of Democrats say the U.S. is too supportive of Israel, up from 45% in January.