A significant number of Jewish voters in the United States are reconsidering their traditional party allegiances in light of rising antisemitism, with more Democratic-leaning Jewish voters indicating plans to switch parties than their Republican counterparts, according to a new survey by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM).
The survey, conducted between August 12 and September 3, 2024, reveals that among Jewish adults who say antisemitism will influence their voting decisions – roughly 43% of respondents – about 7.3% who typically vote Democratic plan to vote Republican, while 3.9% of traditional Republican voters intend to switch to the Democratic party.
The study, which surveyed 1,075 Jewish adults, also found that some voters are adopting split-ticket voting strategies. Approximately 4.3% of respondents plan to vote Democratic for president while choosing Republican candidates for other positions, and 2.5% intend to do the opposite.
The findings come against a backdrop of increasing concern about antisemitism in the United States. The survey found that 61% of American Jews feel less safe compared to before October 7, representing approximately 3.54 million Jewish adults. Among those who experienced antisemitic incidents, 72% reported feeling less secure.
Notably, the survey also revealed that 3.4% of all Jewish adults plan to vote for third-party candidates, expressing dissatisfaction with both major parties' handling of antisemitism concerns.
