Democratic socialists ride wave of momentum in primaries from New York to Colorado
Summary
Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates have recently won many primary elections across the US, including in New York City, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. The group is growing quickly and aims to expand its influence beyond winning individual offices to create bigger political changes.Key Facts
- DSA-backed candidates won nine of ten Democratic primary races in New York City recently.
- Zohran Mamdani was elected as New York City’s first immigrant, Muslim, and DSA member mayor in 2024.
- Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, defeated longtime US representative Diana DeGette in Colorado.
- Janeese Lewis George is expected to become mayor of Washington DC.
- Chris Rabb was selected as the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania’s third congressional district.
- DSA’s New York chapter grew from 5,900 members in fall 2024 to 14,000 before the recent primaries, with more joining after the wins.
- There are over 200 local DSA chapters across the US, with 20 chapters having more than 1,000 members each.
- DSA leaders want to continue increasing their political power and influence beyond just winning a few offices.
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