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Democratic US Representative John Larson, who was backed by the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC, was decisively defeated in a Connecticut congressional primary by challenger Luke Bronin, according to reporting published on 13 August 2026. Bronin has said US military aid to Israel should not be used for offensive weapons while supporting funding for defensive systems protecting civilians. Coverage of the race noted that Israel policy was not a decisive factor in the outcome, despite AIPAC's involvement on Larson's behalf. The result is being read as one data point in the broader debate within the Democratic Party over US military assistance to Israel and the political influence of pro-Israel groups in primary contests.