WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — Jewish Republicans won a variety of races throughout the country, the Republican Jewish Coalition reported on Wednesday, Nov. 3.
“We are very proud of our members and friends who made the choice to serve, took on tough opponents, and won the day,” said RJC Chairman Matt Brooks. “We thank them for their service, offer them our continued support, and wish them success going forward.”
Among the Jewish Republicans who won on Tuesday are:
Eric Cantor, U.S. House (VA-7) – Now Minority Whip, who has announced his candidacy for Majority Leader in the next Congress.
ARIZONA
Tom Horne, Arizona State Attorney General
CALIFORNIA
Linda Halderman, California State Assembly (District 29)
FLORIDA
Ellyn Setnor Bogdanoff, Florida State Senate (District 25)
Georgia Hiller, Florida, Collier County Commissioner (District 2 )
GEORGIA
Sam Olens, Georgia State Attorney General
ILLINOIS
Sid Mathias, Illinois State Assembly (District 53)
Dan Patlak, Illinois, Cook County Tax Appeals Board
OHIO
Josh Mandel, Ohio State Treasurer
Dave Greenspan, Ohio, Cuyahoga County Council (District 1)
SOUTH DAKOTA
Stan Adelstein, South Dakota State Senate (District 32)
Dan Lederman, South Dakota State Senate (District 16)
TEXAS
Florence Shapiro, Texas State Senate (District 8)
Joe Straus, Texas State House (District 121)
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Preceding provided by Republican Jewish Coaltion