A Democratic Wave: Making Sense of the Midterm Results

JCRC's Boston Jewish Now · Nov 5, 2026 · 43m

A sweeping Democratic victory is only the beginning of the story.

What do the midterm results tell us about Jewish voters, the direction of the country, and the balance of power in Washington? Jeremy Burton and Ian Mackey talk through the Massachusetts and national results, how Jewish voters weighed competing concerns, and the questions raised by the President and Vice President’s comments about Israel.

Then they look toward January, when a new Congress will confront a president with considerable power — and voters with high expectations for change.