About Us

Endorsement Strategy

We know that the MAGA movement and the Republican Party envision a society that’s only for themselves, where Jews and all other groups targeted by white supremacy cannot be safe. That’s why we’re marshaling the political resources of American Jews who are fighting for a just and equitable United States free from white supremacy, where Black liberation is realized, and all people — within and beyond our Jewish community — are thriving. We prioritize races with the potential to shift the balance of power in Washington and grow progressive power around the country.

If you’re running for federal office and seeking our endorsement, please read our strategy below and then contact us to request our questionnaire.

Endorsement Strategy:

In the 2026 election cycle, Bend the Arc PAC will pursue two objectives:

Winning back Democratic control of the House to serve as a check on Donald Trump’s dangerous agenda, and
Growing progressive power within the Democratic Party by supporting congressional leaders who champion our values in key general and primary races in order to elect new lawmakers who will advance a progressive agenda.

Bend the Arc Jewish Action PAC looks to endorse candidates who share our values on a range of domestic issues, including dismantling anti-Black racism, supporting immigrants, and countering antisemitism. We prioritize races in which Bend the Arc’s unique Jewish voice and grassroots movement can play an important role.

Tactics:

Raise Money for Candidates: Progressive candidates need our support to establish powerful campaigns that can make it to the finish line. In 2025, we’re working to raise money early in the cycle to be used in critical primaries as well as in the general election.
Shift the National Narrative: Bend the Arc: Jewish Action looks for opportunities to have an outsized impact on the national narrative to demonstrate American Jewish opposition to the MAGA movement and investment in making this a country where all of us can be safe and free.
Grassroots Mobilization: In every election cycle, Bend the Arc mobilizes Jews around the country to take action to elect candidates in key races. In the 2024 election cycle, Bend the Arc volunteers across the country made nearly 1.5 million contact attempts across over 2,000 shifts to mobilize voters in key swing states and races.

You donate to help our diverse, progressive candidates win key elections.

They win! Our members build relationships and advocate for systemic change.

Our champions in Congress represent our values, change the narrative, and pass legislation.

Together, we shift the balance of power and build a country where everyone can thrive.

Endorsement Criteria:

Bend the Arc Jewish Action PAC supports both current Members of Congress and those challenging incumbents for federal office. Candidates are evaluated based on their track record and positions championing issues including protecting and expanding democracy, racial justice, immigrant justice, economic justice, civil rights, and combating white nationalism and antisemitism.

Involvement in Non-Federal Races:

Bend the Arc Jewish Action PAC only supports candidates for federal office and does not get involved in state and local elections.

Endorsement Process:

We invite any candidates for Congress interested in seeking Bend the Arc Jewish Action PAC’s endorsement to fill out a detailed questionnaire about their background and views on Bend the Arc's core issues. Candidates who are moved forward in the process then interview with our PAC committee, which determines who receives an endorsement.

We are currently considering federal candidates for the 2026 election cycle. If you are a candidate for federal office seeking endorsement, please email us at [email protected].

Bend the Arc Jewish Action PAC supports candidates who will fight for a more just America

We invest in change by supporting candidates who share our vision for the future of this country, and are ready to fight for it.