All articles tagged with #democratic socialist
Nurse and Chickasaw Nation member N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas won Oklahoma’s Democratic Senate primary runoff, defeating veteran Jim Priest despite heavy outspending and will face Republican Rep. Kevin Hern in the general election; the win suggests growing momentum for progressive candidates in a solidly red state.
Live results from Wisconsin’s August 2026 primaries show a crowded Democratic gubernatorial race, with a democratic socialist leading polls and Gov. Tony Evers delivering a late endorsement; seven Democrats were on the ballot but only four actively pursued the race on Election Day, with the winner set to face Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in November. The day also included statewide primaries for lieutenant governor and secretary of state and several Southeast Wisconsin House primaries, plus county sheriff contests in Kenosha, Racine and Waukesha, and Assembly/Senate races.
Francesca Hong, a Democratic socialist and Wisconsin state legislator, leads the Democratic primary for governor with a solid polling edge, signaling a rise of progressive candidates even as party figures worry her platform—abolishing the police and prisons—may complicate a general-election bid against Republican Tom Tiffany; her candidacy has drawn scrutiny over past social posts, but she remains the front-runner heading into Tuesday's primary in a swing state.
Wisconsin Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong, a leading candidate in the Democratic primary for governor, faced questions about a resurfaced 2020 post calling to ‘Cancel Thanksgiving’ during a CNN interview. She said she does not want to cancel the holiday, noting Thanksgiving can be painful for many, and framed her hospitality background as a strength in governance, while the campaign stressed her current position. Conservatives mocked the remarks as scrutiny grows ahead of the primary.
Francesca Hong, a Democratic Socialist frontrunner in Wisconsin's governor race, faced renewed scrutiny after a now-deleted 2020 post urging to 'Cancel Thanksgiving' and describing colonialism, highlighting her progressive platform as she remains a leading candidate ahead of the Aug. 11 primary amid Mandela Barnes's exit and David Crowley's rise. She has endorsements from national progressives and advocates policies like race-based grants for social workers, publicly funded groceries, and a state-run bank.
Sen. Susan Collins called Troy Jackson a “Bernie Bro” and a Democratic Socialist on Capitol Hill, signaling he will likely be the Democratic nominee, while a University of New Hampshire poll shows Jackson slightly ahead of Collins in Maine’s Senate race.
A Democratic Socialist candidate in Wisconsin is testing how far left voters are willing to go in a key battleground state, signaling a push for progressive reforms while sparking both optimism and concern about feasibility and electoral impact in the 2026 race.
Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George holds a commanding lead in Washington, D.C.’s mayoral Democratic primary with about 53% to Kenyan McDuffie’s 37% as roughly three-quarters of the vote is tallied; McDuffie has conceded, leaving Lewis George on track to secure the general election in the deep-blue capital. The race, notable for the rise of democratic-socialist candidates, also marks the first time DC uses ranked-choice voting in a mayoral contest, though the outcome did not hinge on the new system. Bowser is retiring, and local issues like crime and housing remain central to the campaign.
The article covers the inauguration of Zohran Mamdani as the new mayor of New York City, highlighting his promises to make the city more affordable and discussing the challenges he faces, with insights from Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis.
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as NYC's first Muslim mayor and the youngest in over a century, promising to govern expansively as a Democratic socialist. On his first day, he signed executive orders to address the housing crisis, rescinding those from his predecessor, and emphasized a commitment to housing quality and combating antisemitism, while affirming his principles and bold approach to governance.
Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as the new mayor of New York City, marking historic firsts as the first Muslim and South Asian mayor, the youngest in over a century, and the first to use a Quran at his swearing-in. In his speech, he emphasized governing for working-class New Yorkers with bold plans, celebrating NYC's diversity and culture, and symbolically highlighting labor rights. The event was attended by prominent politicians like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor, and the city's youngest in generations. He pledged to use government power to support the working class, including proposals for free child care, free buses, and rent freezes, emphasizing a democratic socialist approach. His inauguration was historic, with notable figures and a large crowd celebrating his leadership and vision for the city.
Zohran Mamdani made history as the youngest and first Muslim South Asian mayor of New York City, embodying socialist ideals by quoting Eugene Debs and emphasizing immigrant-led progress, amid political tensions with Trump.
Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, was elected as the 111th mayor of New York City, becoming the city's first Muslim mayor with over 50% of the vote, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. His platform includes rent freezes, raising the minimum wage, and increasing affordable housing. The election results also reflect Democratic wins across the US, including Virginia and New Jersey.
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist and state lawmaker from Queens, was elected as the 111th mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim and South Asian to hold the position, and the city's youngest mayor in over a century, representing a significant victory for progressives and immigrant communities.