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(SRN NEWS) – A Republican group is undertaking a new effort this year to do door-to-door outreach to those Jewish voters who have a history of backing GOP candidates. The Republican Jewish Coalition is focusing on five battleground states to boost Donald Trump over Kamala Harris in the November 5th election. Surveys show that Jews vote Democrat most of the time. But the group is hoping that the door-knocking will peel off enough votes to make a difference in a tight election year when the war between Israel and Hamas has stoked debate and provoked division.

Nationally, Catholic voters have been a crucial swing constituency in recent presidential elections. This year, in the vital state of Pennsylvania, they’ll likely comprise at least a quarter of the electorate — and thus play a pivotal role in deciding the overall outcome. Many are supporting former President Donald Trump, citing Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris’ support for abortion and for the LGBT agenda. Catholics are becoming an important constituency for the former president, turning out in significant numbers for him in 2016 and 2020.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center has announced the honorees for its annual Women’s Event gala on Friday and one of them is a man. The New York-based Center says the event is designed to “highlight the achievements of women who have made significant contributions to their industries and the LGBTQ community.” One of the honorees will be Dr. Renee McLaughlin — a man who is living as a woman. McLaughlin is National Medical Director for Cigna Healthcare and “transitioned” after joining the company in 2005.

The Amish are numerous in the all-important swing state of Pennsylvania, and yet only a small minority of them vote in elections. They’re being targeted this year in the latest effort to register more of them to vote. Republicans are seeking their votes through billboards, ads, door-to-door canvassing and community meetings. Republican campaigners see the Amish as receptive to GOP talking points — smaller government, less regulation and religious freedom. Researchers say most of the Amish don’t register to vote, reflective of the Christian movement’s historic separatism.