American Jews Remain Strongly Supportive of the Democratic Party

Key Findings:

According to the 2018 national survey, majorities of Jewish voters identify as Democrats and as liberals. Specifically, 68% of Jewish voters identify as Democrats, 64% consider themselves to be liberals, and 25% identify as Republicans. Additionally, American Jews view Democrats as a pro-Israel party. 64% of Jewish voters believe Democrats are “pro-Israel,” including 84% of those who identify themselves as Democrats.

Jewish voters also plan to vote Democratic in upcoming elections. 74% of Jewish voters say they will vote for the Democratic candidate for Congress and for the 2020 Presidential election. 26% surveyed will vote for Donald Trump.

The survey also shows American Jews dissatisfaction with President Trump. 76% of survey respondents hold unfavorable views toward President Trump, compared to 23% who express favorability.  In comparison, Democratic figures like Barack Obama and Joe Biden are well liked by Jewish voters.

Regarding President Trump’s handling of US-Israel relations, American Jews are divided evenly: 51% approve and 49% disapprove. Furthermore, American Jews prioritize domestic issues in deciding which candidate to support.

71% of survey respondents say they will not consider voting for President Trump in the 2020 election, while 6% of Jewish voters say Trump’s Israel policy will cause them to consider voting for him in 2020. 

92% consider themselves to be “generally pro-Israel,” while 59% say that they are “pro-Israel,” but critical of at least some Israeli government policies.