ActJew announces bipartisan Lower Hudson Valley endorsements

ActJew, a Jewish civic group, announced its bipartisan endorsements for congressional and state Senate seats in the Lower Hudson Valley, citing candidates' records on Israel, antisemitism, and cross-party collaboration. The organization endorsed Rep. George S. Latimer (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) for Congress, and state Sen. Shelley Mayer (D-N.Y.) for reelection. ActJew CEO Michael A. Harris emphasized the group's non-partisan approach, stating, "We are not a Democratic organization and we are not a Republican organization. We are a Jewish organization." He added that Jewish voters prioritize candidates' records on Jewish safety, Israeli security, and combating antisemitism over party affiliation. The endorsements aim to highlight support for allies of the Jewish community across the political spectrum.