Socialist Victories in NYC and Seattle Signal a Dangerous Shift in Local Governance

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The 2025 mayoral elections in New York City and Seattle have delivered historic victories for democratic socialists Zohran Mamdani and Katie Wilson, marking a watershed moment for the far-left in American politics. Mamdani, a 34-year-old assemblyman and DSA member, won NYC with a platform of rent freezes, universal childcare, and city-run grocery stores, while Wilson, a 43-year-old community organizer with no prior elected experience, unseated Seattle’s incumbent Bruce Harrell on promises of aggressive housing reforms and higher taxes on the wealthy. These wins are not isolated; they reflect a broader trend of socialist candidates gaining traction in major cities, fueled by voter frustration over affordability crises and homelessness

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