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New Poll: Jewish Voters Strongly Support President Biden and Congressional Democrats, Adamantly Oppose Dobbs Decision
The new data finds the future of democracy and abortion as the top issues on the minds of Jewish voters, with an overwhelming preference for congressional Democrats
WASHINGTON – With less than two months until the pivotal midterm elections, a new poll of Jewish voters finds strong support for President Biden and Congressional Democrats, demonstrating higher approval ratings from these voters than among the general population, with 70% saying they approve of President Biden’s job performance and will support a Democratic candidate in November.
The national survey of 800 Jewish voters conducted by GBAO Strategies on behalf of the non-partisan Jewish Electorate Institute was conducted online between August 25 and September 1.
The poll also found an 82% disapproval of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, an overwhelming rejection of efforts to ban access to abortion care. A majority of respondents said that the Dobbs decision adds to their motivation to vote in November.
The Jewish voters surveyed also expressed continued concern about the January 6 insurrection, with most respondents following the Select Committee’s hearings closely and a majority saying that the hearings have made them more motivated to vote. While 71% of respondents reported an emotional attachment to Israel, most of these voters also noted that domestic issues, including the future of democracy and abortion access, are more likely to be priority factors when voting.
Key findings of the poll released today include:
- 70% of Jewish voters approve of the way Joe Biden is handling his job as president, a 7% increase from a JEI poll in April 2022.
- 70% of Jewish voters would support a Democratic candidate for Congress if the election were held today while only 24% would vote for the Republican candidate, representing a 10% increase in the Democratic lead over a JEI poll in April 2022.
- 19% of Jewish voters hold a favorable opinion of Donald Trump
- 92% of Jewish voters are concerned about antisemitism, and by a 52-20% margin, trust Democrats more than Republicans to fight it.
- 61% of Jewish voters are more concerned about antisemitism originating from right-wing groups and individuals compared to 24% who are more concerned about antisemitism coming from left-wing groups and individuals.
- 82% of Jewish voters disapprove of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, with 57% saying that the decision makes them more motivated to vote.
- 68% of Jewish voters support the U.S. reentering the Iran nuclear deal.
- The survey found near-unanimous support for gun safety measures, with 96% of Jewish voters supporting requiring comprehensive background checks for all gun purchases and 91% supporting raising the minimum age to purchase a gun from 18 to 21.
“Despite the political divide in the country overall, most Jewish voters share priorities and beliefs on the key issues that will decide elections in November,” said former Rep. Martin Frost (D-TX), Chair of JEI. “Especially on securing the future of democracy, protecting abortion access, and taking action on gun safety, an overwhelming majority of Jewish voters are motivated to vote in November for candidates who share their values.”
To speak with pollster Jim Gerstein of GBAO Strategies or a representative of the Jewish Electorate Institute, please contact [email protected].
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