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DSA Wins NY Primaries, Launches 2028 Candidate Survey

6/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

DSA launched a survey of its 250 chapters to pick a 2028 presidential candidate.
DSA-backed candidates won three New York Democratic primary races, defeating incumbent members of Congress.
Megan Romer called the victories a historic boost for democratic socialism.
Chris Devine said the wins could pressure centrist Democrats leftward.
Zach Kraft called the trend a frightening direction for the Democratic Party.

History

Historical Context

Bernie Sanders formally launched his presidential bid on May 26 2015, then won the New Hampshire primary on February 9 2016 with 60.4% of the vote and raised $20 million in January 2016, pushing the Democratic Party platform leftward. That grassroots surge energized the Democratic Socialists of America, whose 2028 candidate survey and recent New York primary wins show the movement’s lasting influence on the party.

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Story summary

DSA launched a survey of its 250 chapters to pick a 2028 presidential candidate.
DSA-backed candidates won three New York Democratic primary races, defeating incumbent members of Congress.
Megan Romer called the victories a historic boost for democratic socialism.
Chris Devine said the wins could pressure centrist Democrats leftward.
Zach Kraft called the trend a frightening direction for the Democratic Party.

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