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Democratic socialists rack up wins in New York state legislature races

The Hill · Jun 24, 2026, 4:45 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Democratic socialists racked up wins in New York state legislature primary elections on Tuesday with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) sparking the blue wave with his political endorsements. Democratic socialists achieved victory in two state Senate races and four state Assembly races, accordin

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Democratic socialists rack up wins in New York state legislature races

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