Biggest stories of the midterm elections – #4 Rise of the Socialists

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1. NYC voters voted for all five of Mamdani’s ballot proposals. Said proposals were developed by the hilariously-named “Commission on Government Efficiency.” COGE. No, I’m serious. Really.
2. 60 DSA candidates won 161 races yesterday, and could rise to as many as 106 if every DSA backed candidate ultimately wins.
3. In Berkeley, five DSA backed candidates will likely win four of the five available seats.
4. Seven DSA candidates running in blue cCongressional districts have won in NYC, Colorado, Michigan and Pennsylvania. Rashida Tlaib won in Michigan, Angela Gonzales-Torres will win CA’s 34th district.
5. In ANn Arbor, Yousef Rabhi defeated longtime Democrat Mayor Christopher Taylor
6. In LA, DSA-backed Nithya Raman has a close race against firestarter Mayor Karen Bass. DIfferent polls show both leading.
7. 17 DSA backed NY candidates are winners
8. 23 of 43 DSA backed candidates are winning or leading in CA

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