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Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George elected mayor of Washington, D.C.
Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George has been elected mayor of Washington, D.C., NBC News projects, continuing Democratic control over the capital city — but with a twist, as self-identified socialists make gains in cities across the U.S.
Democratic socialist set to become D.C. mayor — and face Trump's pushback
Following Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City mayor, another democratic socialist is set to become mayor of Washington, D.C.
WATCH: Democratic Socialist aims to flip Florida Senate seat
Florida State Sen. Angie Nixon pulled off an upset in her August primary, and now she sits just four points behind her Republican rival in polls.
Vance says Senate candidate Angie Nixon doesn't belong in America
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon doesn't belong in America because she's a democratic socialist. Politco's Riley Rogerson and Semafor's Nicholas Wu joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Half of Voters Dislike Socialism Amid Progressive Wins, New Poll Finds
Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor and democratic socialist, was viewed more favorably than Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a fellow high-profile member of the movement.
Democratic socialists won in liberal cities. Can they do it in a swing state?
Wisconsin’s Francesca Hong hopes the burst of support for democratic socialists in liberal parts of the U.S. will boost her bid for governor in the battleground state.
Hong is campaigning on “permanent affordability” and a new way of running the state.
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Democratic socialist Melat Kiros beats Diana DeGette, may become first Gen Z congresswoman
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros, 29, toppled longstanding incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado's First Congressional District, according to a CBS News projection. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has more details.
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros unseats Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado House primary
NBC News projects that Kiros, 29, defeated DeGette, who has been in Congress for three decades, in the latest victory for the insurgent left this primary season.
