DNC Rejects Resolution Targeting AIPAC's Influence

Party leaders argue resolution was redundant and singled out a specific group.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:43pm

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The Democratic National Committee voted down a resolution aimed at curbing the 'growing influence' of 'dark money' corporate groups in Democratic primaries that specifically called out the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Committee members argued the resolution was redundant and singled out AIPAC unfairly, while the resolution's sponsor said AIPAC will 'entirely single out them and all of our different progressive leaders' in primary elections.

Why it matters

AIPAC's influence has become a flashpoint inside the Democratic Party, as leaders struggle to respond to rapidly shifting views about Israel among progressives, especially in the wake of the war in Gaza and amid the current U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The DNC's rejection of the AIPAC-specific resolution highlights the party's internal divisions on this issue.

The details

The DNC's resolutions committee voted down the AIPAC-focused resolution, arguing it was redundant since they had already approved a broader measure condemning the influence of dark money in the midterms without naming specific groups. Allison Minnerly, who sponsored the resolution, said members 'like to say that we don't want to single out AIPAC, but AIPAC will entirely single out them and all of our different progressive leaders when it comes to primary elections.' The panel also deferred action on two broad resolutions addressing Middle East conflicts, including one that would recognize Palestinian statehood and another urging the party to support conditioning military aid to Israel.

  • The DNC resolutions committee meeting took place on Thursday, April 10, 2026 in New Orleans.
  • The full DNC body was scheduled to vote on the resolutions on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Ken Martin

Chair of the Democratic National Committee.

Allison Minnerly

Sponsor of the resolution targeting AIPAC's influence.

Andrew Lachman

DNC member and former president of California Jewish Democrats.

Brian Romick

President and CEO of the Democratic Majority for Israel.

Ro Khanna

Progressive Democratic Congressman from California.

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What they’re saying

“Members like to say that we don't want to single out AIPAC, but AIPAC will entirely single out them and all of our different progressive leaders when it comes to primary elections.”

— Allison Minnerly, Sponsor of the AIPAC resolution

“We had various resolutions that focused on different industries and groups, and instead of going one-by-one, we passed a blanket repudiation.”

— Ken Martin, DNC Chair

“The DNC made clear today that all Democrats, including millions who are AIPAC members, have the right to participate fully in the Democratic process, and we plan to do just that.”

— Deryn Sousa, AIPAC spokesperson

“There are a lot of super PACs, a lot of right-wing organizations out there. There are a lot of left-wing ones out there that take advantage of the super PAC status as well. We need to address that. None of those were mentioned ... I think respectfully, if it's about our campaign finance system, let's take it on. But when you mention only one group, it comes across like you're not actually interested in the campaign finance issue and transparency issue. It's about something else.”

— Andrew Lachman, DNC member and former president of California Jewish Democrats

“We're pleased that the DNC Resolutions Committee rejected a set of divisive, anti-Israel resolutions. These measures would be a gift to Republicans, would further fracture our party, and do nothing to bring Israelis and Palestinians closer to peace.”

— Brian Romick, President and CEO of the Democratic Majority for Israel

What’s next

The DNC's Middle East working group will continue to discuss the deferred resolutions on Palestinian statehood and conditioning military aid to Israel.

The takeaway

The DNC's rejection of the AIPAC-specific resolution highlights the party's internal divisions over the influence of pro-Israel groups and shifting views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict among progressives. The party leadership appears wary of taking a strong stance that could further fracture the Democratic coalition.