Americans will head to the polls on Tuesday for midterm elections that will determine control of Congress during the final two years of President Donald Trump's second term.
With Democrats hoping to regain control of both chambers, redistricting could prove decisive in determining the balance of power in Washington.
While affordability and inflation remain central campaign issues, US foreign policy, particularly Washington's relationship with Israel and the war with Iran, has become increasingly intertwined with domestic debates.
Ahead of the elections, here are The Jerusalem Post’s key House of Representatives races to watch.
Florida: Jared Moskowitz (D) vs. Scott Singer (R)
Democratic incumbent Jared Moskowitz faces Republican Scott Singer, former mayor of Boca Raton, in a competitive race following Florida's 2026 redistricting.
The newly drawn district stretches along South Florida's Atlantic coast from Palm Beach County to Miami Beach. Redistricting has increased Republican competitiveness in an area where approximately 25% of residents are Jewish, according to demographic data analyzed by The Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel.
Singer has secured the Republican Jewish Coalition's (RJC) endorsement, while Moskowitz is backed by AIPAC.
Economically, Moskowitz emphasizes protecting the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and SNAP benefits. Singer advocates lower taxes and reduced government spending to address inflation.
"Obviously we'd like to see prices come down; some items have come down. Government can do two things: lower taxes, and cut spending," Singer said during an October 27 candidate forum.
Both candidates strongly support Israel, reject accusations of genocide in Gaza, and oppose conditioning US military assistance to the Jewish state.
Both supported Israel's 2025 strikes on Iranian facilities, although Moskowitz has since called for an end to America's war with Iran.
New York: Mike Lawler (R) vs. Cait Conley (D)
Republican incumbent Mike Lawler is seeking a third term against Democrat Cait Conley in the Lower Hudson Valley, where affordability, Israel, and antisemitism have emerged as major campaign issues.
The district includes Rockland and Putnam counties, northern Westchester County, and portions of southern Dutchess County. Despite its Democratic voting history, Lawler has won two consecutive elections.
Conley, a West Point graduate and retired Army officer who served in Special Forces and completed multiple combat tours in the Middle East, hopes to flip the seat for Democrats.
Lawler's economic platform emphasizes expanding domestic energy production, restricting insurance companies' ownership of healthcare providers, and stabilizing Social Security.
Conley advocates restoring the full state and local tax (SALT) deduction, limiting utility company profits, and reforming corporate lobbying practices.
"Ratepayers shouldn't be paying for monopoly utility companies or Big Pharma to hire lobbyists to try to buy their way to political outcomes," Conley said.
Israel became a prominent issue during a September debate.
“Israel is our greatest ally in the Middle East,” Lawler said. “They are a beacon of hope and opportunity and freedom and democracy.”
“They have not committed a genocide,” he continued, criticizing Democratic colleagues who have “wavered in their support” for Israel.
Conley condemned rising antisemitism in both parties, describing it as “fundamentally un-American.”
She emphasized Israel's right to exist and the importance of ensuring “the safety and security of the people of Israel.”
However, she has also distinguished supporting Israel from supporting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“I also criticize Netanyahu when I believe he’s doing the wrong thing for Israel and for America,” she said.
Both candidates opposed a proposed House amendment that would have cut $3.3 billion in annual US assistance to Israel.
Ohio: Max Miller (R) vs. Brian Poindexter (D)
Republican incumbent Max Miller, a former Trump White House aide, faces Democrat Brian Poindexter, a union ironworker and former Brook Park City Council member, in a race highlighting the divide between white-collar and blue-collar backgrounds, amid economic concerns and allegations of personal misconduct involving both candidates.
Miller, seeking a third term, has highlighted tax cuts, eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, and expanding workforce development programs.
Poindexter has focused on affordability, manufacturing jobs, workers' rights, and collective bargaining.
The district encompasses Cleveland's southern and western suburbs, Medina and Ashland counties, and much of Wayne County.
"I got into this race because too many people who are working as hard as I am are falling further and further behind," Poindexter told 3News on October 29.
He has linked rising prices to the war with Iran and the administration's tariffs.
"The war in Iran has driven up the cost of gas. The blanket tariffs have driven up the cost for our farmers, leading to increased prices at the grocery store and everyday goods," Poindexter said.
The contest has also attracted attention over allegations involving both candidates.
Miller faces domestic abuse accusations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, daughter of Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno. The allegations prompted calls for his resignation and a House Ethics Committee investigation. Miller denies the accusations.
Poindexter has faced Republican attack advertisements highlighting previous arrests involving suspected drug possession and an altercation at a baseball game. He was not charged in either incident.
“I've been open and honest about my record," Poindexter told 3News. "I got in some fights, got caught with marijuana, had a little too much to drink at Browns games, things like that. But some of the ads are complete nonsense, you know? I was never charged with hard drugs."
Texas: Monica De La Cruz (R) vs. Bobby Pulido (D)
Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz faces Democrat Bobby Pulido, a longtime Tejano music star, in a Southern Texas race shaped by immigration, affordability, and shifting Latino voting patterns.
The district extends from the Rio Grande Valley north through the Coastal Bend and rural South Texas. Redistricting in 2025 altered its boundaries while preserving its Republican lean.
De La Cruz, who has Trump's endorsement, has represented the district since 2023.
Pulido, a Latin Grammy Award-winning singer, is part of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's Red to Blue program, targeting Republican-held seats.
Despite supporting Trump, De La Cruz has diverged from some administration positions on immigration and trade. She supports stronger border security alongside bipartisan proposals providing legal status for certain longtime undocumented immigrants.
Her economic agenda emphasizes lower taxes, reduced spending, and support for farmers and small businesses.
Pulido has criticized aggressive immigration enforcement, arguing that deportations harm families and businesses. He supports comprehensive immigration reform, affordable healthcare, and legal pathways for immigrant workers.
He has also opposed tariffs, arguing that they increase consumer costs and hurt farmers and ranchers.
The race comes as Republicans seek to consolidate recent gains among historically Democratic communities in the Rio Grande Valley, while Democrats attempt to rebuild support through economic and immigration policy.
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