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Populist Democrats Target Swing States, Highlight Worker Struggles

3/11/2026

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Populist Democrats are launching campaigns in swing states to promote a left-wing economic platform.
Allison Ziogas is running for a Republican-held House seat in New York City, advised by Morris Katz.
She emphasizes her union electrician background to attract voters who have left the party.
She views politics as a struggle between workers and the wealthy.
She criticizes the Democratic Party for neglecting working people, noting her district has many union households.

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Story summary

Populist Democrats are launching campaigns in swing states to promote a left-wing economic platform.
Allison Ziogas is running for a Republican-held House seat in New York City, advised by Morris Katz.
She emphasizes her union electrician background to attract voters who have left the party.
She views politics as a struggle between workers and the wealthy.
She criticizes the Democratic Party for neglecting working people, noting her district has many union households.