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DSA's Aber Kawas Wins Queens Senate Primary by 20 Points

6/30/2026

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The Democratic Socialists of America won the primary when Aber Kawas captured Queens Senate nomination by 20 points.
Aber Kawas campaigned on housing, health care, immigration reform, and opposition to U.S. support for Israel’s actions in Gaza.
The organization now has over 100,000 members in 200 chapters, up from about 5,000 a decade ago.
Aber Kawas said the win signals a shift toward government services for struggling Americans.

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The Democratic Socialists of America won the primary when Aber Kawas captured Queens Senate nomination by 20 points.
Aber Kawas campaigned on housing, health care, immigration reform, and opposition to U.S. support for Israel’s actions in Gaza.
The organization now has over 100,000 members in 200 chapters, up from about 5,000 a decade ago.
Aber Kawas said the win signals a shift toward government services for struggling Americans.