Jeff Belle
R · U.S. House, CA-52 · Tier 1/2
Tier 1/2, between “Firmly pro-Israel” and “Mainstream pro-Israel”
A Navy veteran, consultant and former elected official from Chula Vista challenging Rep. Juan Vargas, he runs on housing supply and affordability, immigration reform, public schools and small business. Asked in iVoterGuide’s 2026 general-election questionnaire whether the U.S. relationship with Israel is important, Belle answered: “Yes, our number one ally!”
A 1/2, on a thin record: one questionnaire answer. Asked by iVoterGuide in 2026 whether the U.S. relationship with Israel is important, Belle answered: “Yes, our number one ally!” That is unqualified support, with nothing on aid, weapons, Gaza or Palestinian civilians. His Ballotpedia survey and campaign site never mention Israel, Gaza or Palestine. There is no leadership on the issue: no vote, bill or other act on Israel is on record. Counter-case: unrated until he says more.
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