Socialist Candidates Capture at Least 6 House Seats as Democrats Reclaim Majority
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 4
Socialist Candidates Capture at Least 6 House Seats as Democrats Reclaim Majority
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 4
Summary
At least six socialist or socialist-backed candidates are projected to enter the House as Democrats prepare to retake the chamber, giving the party a new bloc of members who could complicate leadership plans.
New York produced three of the highest-profile wins: Darializa Avila Chevalier in the 13th, Claire Valdez in the 7th and Brad Lander in the 10th after primary upsets that reflected a broader anti-incumbent wave.
Michigan's Donavan McKinney, Colorado's Melat Kiros and Pennsylvania's Chris Rabb are also projected winners, each running on left-wing platforms that include policies such as Medicare for All, universal childcare or universal basic income.
Several of the projected winners have not committed to backing Hakeem Jeffries for speaker, signaling an early pressure point for House Democratic leaders even before the new Congress is seated.
The gains follow a primary season in which Democratic incumbents were unseated by candidates tied to the Democratic Socialists of America or allied factions, suggesting the party's internal fights will continue after Election Day.