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On a historic night for democratic socialists, Mamdani says midterms show power of working-class voters

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Summers, J. (2026, November 4). On a historic night for democratic socialists, Mamdani says midterms show power of working-class voters. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2026/11/03/nx-s1-6028105/on-a-historic-night-for-democratic-socialists-mamdani-says-midterms-show-power-of-working-class-voters

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On the night of the U.S. midterm elections in 2026, Mamdani, the Mayor of New York, highlighted a significant victory for democratic socialists, stating it was a historic moment showing the power of working-class voters. In an interview with NPR’s Juana Summers, Mamdani urged newly elected socialist politicians to capitalize on this momentum and demonstrate tangible results to voters. This outcome reflects a growing influence of left-leaning policies and candidates among American voters, particularly in urban areas.

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On a historic night for democratic socialists, Mamdani says midterms show power of working-class voters The New York mayor tells NPR's Juana Summers that newly elected democratic socialists need to seize this moment and show voters what politics can deliver.
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🔮 On a historic night for democratic socialists, Mamdani says midterms show power of working-class voters The New York mayor tells NPR's Juana Summers that newly elected democratic socialists need to seize this moment and show voters what politics can deliver.
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On a historic night for democratic socialists, Mamdani says midterms show power of working-class voters The New York mayor tells NPR's Juana Summers that newly elected democratic socialists need to seize this moment and show voters what politics can deliver. asserted
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