Politics
Poll indicates majority of early-state Democrats oppose weapons and aid for Israel
A survey conducted by YouGov found broad opposition to U.S. military support for Israel among Democratic voters in the six initial 2028 primary states.
The short version
- A YouGov poll commissioned by the IMEU Policy Project indicates that a majority of Democratic voters in the first six 2028 primary states oppose sending weapons and aid to Israel.
- Majorities of respondents in South Carolina, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia expressed belief that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
- The results highlight a growing disconnect between the Democratic primary electorate and established party leaders who continue to support military backing for Israel.
Key facts
- The Democratic Party established its 2028 primary calendar to begin in South Carolina on January 22, followed by contests in Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia.[Al Jazeera]
- In South Carolina, 52 percent of surveyed Democratic voters oppose arming Israel, while only 2 percent favor continued military support.[Al Jazeera]
- Eighty percent of surveyed Michigan Democrats, including 91 percent of those under age 45, stated they believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.[Al Jazeera]
- Respondents across all six early states expressed support for sanctioning Israel and executing the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.[Al Jazeera]
What remains uncertain
- The long-term impact of current polling on the 2028 Democratic primary platform remains uncertain given that the primary votes are scheduled 16 months away.[Al Jazeera]