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Democrats Across US Elect Socialist Leaders in Local Elections, Raising National Profile

Democratic socialist candidates are making gains in mayoral elections across the US, with Janeese Lewis George's win in Washington, DC, marking the latest victory for those aligned with the Democratic Socialist movement.

Democratic socialist leaders are gaining momentum in mayoral elections across the US, with Janeese Lewis George's victory in Washington, DC marking the latest electoral success for those aligned with the Democratic Socialist platform, as cities such as New York and Seattle also see candidates endorsed by the party gain traction, highlighting a growing trend of progressive politics in local government.

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