Jewish candidates

Joe Lieberman’s religiously promiscuous campaign

By Mark Silk — March 28, 2024
(RNS) — A missed opportunity for the first Jew on a major-party presidential ticket.

Shapiro’s big win is a high note amid antisemitism surge

By Peter Smith — December 27, 2022
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Shapiro will be taking office as Pennsylvania's next governor in January after running a campaign in which he spoke early and often about his Jewish religious heritage.

Is being Jewish a political liability in America’s heartland?

By Lilly Fowler — March 6, 2015
ST. LOUIS (RNS) For some, the disadvantages of being a Jewish politician are tangible. And they're amplified for Missouri candidates who must win over rural voters with little exposure to the faith.
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