Washington, DC – Tom Malinowski, a moderate Democrat, has conceded defeat to progressive Analilia Mejia in New Jersey’s Democratic primary for the House of Representatives, marking a setback for the pro-Israel group AIPAC. Mejia, critical of U.S.-Israel policy, leads by about 900 votes, capitalizing on AIPAC’s spending against Malinowski, who previously supported Israel but suggested conditional aid. Critics argue AIPAC’s tactics backfired, as its attacks on Malinowski focused on domestic issues rather than his Israel stance. AIPAC plans to engage in the upcoming June primary, emphasizing their continued influence in the district.
