High voting but low activism among US-Israelis in Los Angeles, poll finds

Survey marks first comprehensive effort to understand Israeli-American community’s civic engagement, political affiliations and pressing concerns
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A recent poll from the Israeli-American Civic Action Network (ICAN) indicates that although U.S.-Israelis living in Los Angeles exhibit high voter turnout, they show relatively low levels of civic engagement.
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This groundbreaking survey, in collaboration with the Israeli-American Civic Education Institute, marked the first comprehensive effort to understand the Israeli-American community’s civic engagement, political affiliations and pressing concerns starting in California’s Los Angeles County.
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Israeli Independence Day celebrations in Los Angeles, California
Israeli Independence Day celebrations in Los Angeles, California
Israeli Independence Day celebrations in Los Angeles, California
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Among the key findings of the poll, an 85% voter participation rate was observed in the most recent general election. However, 60% of respondents said they either do not know or have never contacted their Congressional representative, and 59% have not engaged with any elected official in the past year or at all.
The study revealed that Israeli women are more civically engaged than men. Specifically, 66% of female respondents indicated that they have filled out online petitions, and 36% have attended protests. In contrast, 43% of male respondents have filled out online petitions, and 29% have attended protests. However, a higher percentage of men reported voting in the 2020 U.S. presidential elections, at 88%, compared to 82% of women.
Among the respondents, their top concern was Israel, followed by homelessness, foreign affairs, border protection, children issues, and abortion rights.
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Pro-Israel rally in Los Angeles, California
Pro-Israel rally in Los Angeles, California
Pro-Israel rally in Los Angeles, California
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“This survey is a groundbreaking effort to establish a baseline for civic engagement among Israeli-Americans,” said ICAN co-chair Robert Mayer.
“We firmly believe that Israeli-Americans are the best ambassadors for Israel in America. This survey underscores the potential of our community to make a meaningful impact on U.S.-Israel relations.”
Reprinted with permission from i24NEWS.
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