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Progressives Win 17 State Primaries; El-Sayed Tops Michigan

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 2:55 PM UTC · How we work

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DSA-backed Candidates Win

Progressive candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America won primaries in 17 states in 2026.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s open Senate primary on Aug. 5, 2026.
A poll shows 68% favor more immigration, 69% support expanding the Supreme Court, and 46% back anti-establishment candidates.
RootsAction and Democrats of America urge Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president in November midterms.

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Democrats Favor Prosecutions

A poll finds 57% of Democrats would support prosecuting President Donald Trump and Biden officials over Gaza actions.
Only 24% of Democratic voters somewhat or strongly trust the government.
Just 19% of Democratic voters trust politicians.
A supermajority of Democrats express confidence in media outlets such as the New York Times and PBS.
Democrats say they would be very, very, very, very happy if Trump were impeached and removed.

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DSA-backed Candidates Win

Progressive candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America won primaries in 17 states in 2026.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s open Senate primary on Aug. 5, 2026.
A poll shows 68% favor more immigration, 69% support expanding the Supreme Court, and 46% back anti-establishment candidates.
RootsAction and Democrats of America urge Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president in November midterms.

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