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US Midterm Elections 2026
A record number of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed or affiliated candidates won federal office in the 2026 US midterm elections, marking the left-wing movement's strongest showing in national politics. Victories spanned New York, Michigan, Colorado, Pennsylvania, California and New Jersey, with newly elected members including Claire Valdez, Darializa Avila Chevalier, Brad Lander, Melat Kiros, Chris Rabb and Angela Gonzales-Torres, alongside re-elected Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib.