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Working Families Party Gains Momentum for 2026 Elections

1/18/2026

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The Working Families Party, founded in 1998, is gaining momentum as a progressive alternative to the two major U.S. parties.
National director Maurice Mitchell cites successes, including Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City mayor and Dayton and Buffalo wins.
With more than 600,000 members in 18 states, the party plans to recruit more candidates for 2026.

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Story summary

The Working Families Party, founded in 1998, is gaining momentum as a progressive alternative to the two major U.S. parties.
National director Maurice Mitchell cites successes, including Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City mayor and Dayton and Buffalo wins.
With more than 600,000 members in 18 states, the party plans to recruit more candidates for 2026.