The socialist conquest of the Democrats
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are increasingly influencing the Democratic Party ahead of the midterm elections. Recent victories include Graham Platner winning the Maine Senate nomination over incumbent Governor Janet Mills and Nithya Raman advancing to a Los Angeles mayoral runoff against Karen Bass. The article notes that the DSA’s growing infrastructure is enabling it to shape policy and challenge establishment candidates across the country.
- ▪Graham Platner, a self‑identified DSA member, secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Maine, defeating the party’s preferred candidate, Governor Janet Mills.
- ▪Nithya Raman, the first DSA member on the Los Angeles City Council, advanced to a mayoral runoff against incumbent Karen Bass, signaling DSA strength on the West Coast.
- ▪In New York, former mayor Zohran Mamdani is using his political capital to build a socialist bloc in Congress, endorsing DSA‑backed candidates such as Darializa Avila Chevalier and Brad Lander.
- ▪The DSA, along with groups like Justice Democrats and the Working Families Party, has built a nationwide network of chapters, volunteers, and donor bases that can field candidates and influence local policy decisions.
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The socialist conquest of the Democrats The liberals are lost LA City Council Member Nithya Raman is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. Credit: Getty LA City Council Member Nithya Raman is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. Credit: Getty Darializa Avila ChevalierDemocratic PartyDemocratic socialists of AmericaDSAGraham Platnerkaren bassla mayoral racemaine senate raceNithya Ramanzohran mamdani Alicia Nieves Jun 15 2026 - 12:00am 5 mins Here is the uncomfortable truth facing the Democratic Party leading into the midterm elections: an influential Left-wing movement is gaining momentum and increasingly appears capable of pulling the national Democratic Party further toward a socialist agenda, overtaking the liberal establishment entirely.
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