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5 DSA candidates are elected to the House in a historic night for their movement

5 DSA candidates are elected to the House in a historic night for their movement
NPR News Wednesday 04 November 2026, 03:44 UTC By Elena Moore 1 min read
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The candidates tapped into voter frustration with the political status quo and will now look to translate their success into policy wins that push Democrats further to the left.(Image credit: Michael M. Santiago)

The candidates tapped into voter frustration with the political status quo and will now look to translate their success into policy wins that push Democrats further to the left.

(Image credit: Michael M. Santiago)

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