A record number of US democratic socialists will become mayors. They’re out to prove their vision for affordability

The Guardian12 Nov 2026, 17:00 PKTvia NewsData.io

Members of Democratic Socialists of America have a unique opportunity to fulfill campaign promises and group’s ideals As progressive candidates scored wins across the country last week, a historic number of socialists swept into power – in Congress, in state legislatures and at the helm of American cities. Democratic Socialists of America members Nithya Raman and Janeese Lewis George were elected to lead the second largest US city – Los Angeles – and the capital – Washington DC respectively. Two other young DSA members, David Morales and Yousef Rabhi, were elected mayors of Providence, Rhode I

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A record number of US democratic socialists will become mayors. They’re out to prove their vision for affordability

A record number of US democratic socialists will become mayors. They’re out to prove their vision for affordability

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