Democratic Socialists of America candidates win multiple primary elections in New York.
DSA-backed candidates won primary elections in New York on June 24, 2026, defeating incumbent Democrats including Rep. Dan Goldman and Rep. Adriano Espaillat. The results are expected to double the number of DSA-aligned members in Congress. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed the winning challengers.
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Axios frames the results as a huge defeat for Democratic leadership, quoting stunned moderates. The NY Post declares a socialist red wave and emphasizes the surge in DSA power.
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“"Huge defeat": Democrats left reeling after socialist "earthquake" in New York”
“DSA candidates poised to hit Albany with a red wave after NY state primary elections”
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