Jewish Support for Democrats Remains Strong

Washington, DC - A new analysis of Jewish voting patterns just released this week by The Solomon Group, a non-profit organization that encourages Jewish civic participation, confirms overwhelming support for Democrats among American Jews.

The Solomon Group analysis took a new look at polling data and concluded that 77% of Jewish Americans voted for Democratic Presidential nominee John Kerry, an increase from previous results. Not only did Senator Kerry receive most of the Jewish vote, but a large majority of Jews, up to 74%, continue to identify as Democrats. In fact, these results were reflected among both genders and across all age groups.

"This new study confirms that the Democratic Party is more in line with the issues that are important to Jewish Americans because of our commitment to social justice, equality and economic opportunity and a strong U.S.- Israel relationship," said DNC Chairman, Gov. Howard Dean. "Even with the overwhelming support of Jewish Americans, Democrats will continue fight for every vote in the Jewish community."