Harris lost a large part of the Arab community’s vote in the key state of Michigan

Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate for president of the United States, won 67% of the American Jewish vote, compared to 31% for Donald Trump, according to exit polls. This figure is close to that of the 2020 election, where President Biden received 69% of Jewish support. Harris also retained 61% of the Muslim vote, down slightly from Biden in 2020.

However, in the predominantly Arab city of Dearborn, Michigan, voters gave unexpected support to Trump, who garnered 45% of the vote there compared to just 12% in 2020 for Biden. This shift is seen as a reaction to the Biden administration’s foreign policy, particularly regarding the war in Israel and Gaza, which has sparked strong opposition among American Muslims.

This turnaround in Dearborn takes place in a context where the two candidates competed to capture the attention of Muslim and Jewish voters. The question of American support for Israel appeared central in this election: a Fox News poll revealed that only 25% of voters in favor of American support for Israel voted for Harris, compared to 69% for Trump. Conversely, among those opposed to this aid, Harris received 55% of the vote.

These results highlight the growing importance of foreign political positions in the choices of Muslim and Jewish communities in the United States. Although Democrats have historically been able to count on significant support from the Jewish electorate, tensions in the Middle East appear to have introduced uncertainty in some key regions.