Florida primaries put Jewish politicians, Israel critics and antisemitism in spotlight

Florida's primary elections are highlighting several contentious races involving Jewish politicians, critics of Israel, and concerns about antisemitism. The state, home to a significant Jewish population, is seeing a political landscape shaped by redistricting and internal party conflicts.

• In the gubernatorial race, Republican James Fishback, despite low polling, has drawn attention for embracing far-right figures and using coded antisemitic language, raising concerns about the future of the right.
• The 6th District Republican primary features incumbent Randy Fine, a pro-Israel Jew criticized for anti-Muslim rhetoric, against Dan Bilzerian, who openly promotes antisemitic conspiracy theories and has made inflammatory remarks against Jews and Israel.
• Democrat Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a staunch supporter of Israel, is facing a challenge from left-wing activist Oliver Larkin, who advocates for an arms embargo on Israel and has been accused by Moskowitz of fomenting antisemitism. Larkin denies these claims, stating he supports "the liberation of Jewish South Floridians and Jewish people the world over from antisemitism."