Aipac shifts focus to Republican candidate after backing losing Democrat in Michigan Senate primary
Date: Wed Aug 05 2026
Location: Michigan
Category: diplomatic · Severity 3/5
Tags: Aipac, Michigan, Senate primary, election funding, political lobbying
The pro-Israel lobbying group Aipac spent over $30 million supporting a candidate in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary who ultimately lost. Following this significant expenditure and loss, Aipac has stated its intention to support the Republican candidate in the same race for the upcoming November election.
Sources: Middle East Eye