The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has become a central issue in midterm campaigns.
The group is spending millions to support candidates it considers allies in key races.
That spending has also provoked a backlash in several competitive districts.
Some candidates now treat AIPAC’s opposition as a mark of distinction.
Others have publicly refused the group’s endorsement or financial support.
The dynamic shows how a once behind-the-scenes lobby can reshape campaign messaging.
Both supporters and critics agree AIPAC’s influence is now a topic voters weigh directly.
Candidates in both parties are adjusting their strategies in response to the group’s activity.
The result is a rare situation where a lobbying organization itself becomes a campaign issue.
