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Democratic socialists cemented power in New York. Next, the rest of the country?

Washington Post Politics Thursday 25 June 2026, 13:31 UTC By Teo Armus, Clara Ence Morse 1 min read
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A multiracial coalition of young, college-educated voters helped a group of democratic socialist candidates sweep House primaries in New York this week, giving the insurgent wing of the Democratic Party new clout and cementing its hold over the city’s politics. Democracy Dies in Darkness Democratic socialists cemented power in New York. Next, the rest of the country?

A multiracial coalition of young, college-educated voters helped a group of democratic socialist candidates sweep House primaries in New York this week, giving the insurgent wing of the Democratic Party new clout and cementing its hold over the city’s politics. Democracy Dies in Darkness Democratic socialists cemented power in New York. Next, the rest of the country? Candidates backed by DSA and Mamdani won with support outside their usual base. Winning outside New York is a different challenge.
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