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Volunteer Canvassing Fuels Democratic Socialist Wins in Buffalo, Syracuse

7/13/2026

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Volunteer canvassing teams knocked on thousands of doors, driving Democratic socialist primary wins in Buffalo and Syracuse.
Adam Bojak won the Democratic primary for a Buffalo Assembly seat, becoming the region’s first Democratic socialist legislator.
Maurice Brown defeated William B. Magnarelli in Syracuse by 82 votes after volunteers knocked on doors, while National Democratic Socialists of America co-chair Megan Romer praised Buffalo’s culture as ideal for outreach, signaling growing influence.

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Volunteer canvassing teams knocked on thousands of doors, driving Democratic socialist primary wins in Buffalo and Syracuse.
Adam Bojak won the Democratic primary for a Buffalo Assembly seat, becoming the region’s first Democratic socialist legislator.
Maurice Brown defeated William B. Magnarelli in Syracuse by 82 votes after volunteers knocked on doors, while National Democratic Socialists of America co-chair Megan Romer praised Buffalo’s culture as ideal for outreach, signaling growing influence.