# Democratic Socialists of America notch record wins in US midterms

https://mins.news/en/item/129790

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-04 22:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/4/democratic-socialists-of-america-see-record-wins-in-us-midterm-elections?traffic_source=rss

> A record number of candidates for federal office backed by or affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America won in the US midterms. The left-leaning movement gained support for its positions on issues including the Gaza war and universal healthcare, with affiliated or aligned candidates winning seats across several states.

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