Dezelan served as the policy director for the Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus for 11 years, according to his campaign website. He decided to run for elected office “because he understands the real challenges facing small business owners and retirees navigating Medicare,” per his bio.
There are presently three Democratic candidates and three GOP candidates competing in the Indiana Senate District 31 race, WFYI reported earlier this month.
Far-left Democrat candidates have not had an easy time of it this year in terms of winning primary elections. Democratic candidates associated with the far-left “Squad” in DC lost all six Illinois House primary races in March, dealing a significant blow to their hopes of taking control of the party after the November midterms.
There are presently three Democratic candidates and three GOP candidates competing in the Indiana Senate District 31 race, WFYI reported earlier this month
“Being endorsed by @BernieSanders, @RoKhanna, @justicedems and @sunrisemvmt was a kiss of death in Illinois,” the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) cheered on X as the results were tallied. “Democratic voters rejected their extreme anti-Israel candidates, instead choosing mainstream candidates. AIPAC is proud to help defeat six would-be Squad members tonight!”
“Perhaps the most significant defeat for the far left was influencer Kat Abughazaleh’s loss to Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss in the 9th Congressional District. Biss and Abughazaleh held many identical stances, such as wanting to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement and endorsing a single-payer health care system,” the New York Post reported, adding: “Biss was also backed by Congressional Progressive Caucus Chairman Greg Casar (D-Texas), former CPC Chair Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.).”
Abughazaleh adopted significantly bolder tactics, however. In fact, she was arrested and charged last year for attempting to obstruct ICE during a protest in Broadview, Illinois, in September 2025.
“Perhaps the most significant defeat for the far left was influencer Kat Abughazaleh’s loss to Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss in the 9th Congressional District
The Palestinian-American activist received support from left-wing Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), but their backing was not enough to help her overcome Biss.
In addition to Abughazaleh, AIPAC also targeted several other candidates in Illinois.
These included activist Kina Collins in the 7th District, tech businessman Junaid Ahmed, and Village of Hanover Park Trustee Yasmeen Bankole in the 8th District.
In addition to Abughazaleh, AIPAC also targeted several other candidates in Illinois
In the 9th District, Skokie school board member Bushra Amiwala also ran against Biss, Abughazaleh, and 12 other Democratic candidates.
For that district, AIPAC supported state Sen. Laura Fine (D-Chicago), who finished third behind Biss and Abughazaleh.
Being endorsed by @BernieSanders, @RoKhanna, @justicedems and @sunrisemvmt was a kiss of death in Illinois.
— AIPAC 🇺🇸🇮🇱 (@AIPAC) March 18, 2026
Democratic voters rejected their extreme anti-Israel candidates, instead choosing mainstream candidates.
AIPAC is proud to help defeat six would-be Squad members tonight!
Meanwhile, Republican voters appear to have already settled on a candidate for the 2028 presidential election cycle, according to a report published the same month; Vice President JD Vance remains the favored pick, said the report.
