GOP primary voters back candidates who support Israel, denounce antisemitism, poll finds

A poll suggests that Republican primary voters largely maintain strong support for Israel and a clear stance against antisemitism. The survey by the Washington Free Beacon, conducted in early June, found that 57% of likely Republican primary voters would prefer a candidate supporting a strong US-Israel relationship. Additionally, 52% favored candidates who explicitly denounce antisemitism.

The poll also revealed voter sentiment on specific issues, with a significant margin of 25% less likely to support a candidate calling Netanyahu a war criminal. Similarly, 43% would be less likely to back a candidate who advocates for economically isolating Israel or votes against congressional resolutions condemning antisemitism.

Despite these findings, the primary concerns for Republican voters surveyed remain the US economy and immigration. These issues topped the list of concerns, with the cost of living cited by 31%, immigration by 13%, and jobs and the economy by 12%.

The survey also touched on foreign policy, finding 59% of Republican voters supported the US-Iran war and 55% approved of then-President Donald Trump's handling of it. This poll was conducted before Trump announced a Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran. The article also references an April 2026 Pew Research poll showing a predominantly unfavorable view of Israel among Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents.