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DSA vs America First

Tracking DSA and Democrat candidates, platforms, and votes.

DSA vs America FirstAttributed to the New York Times via Quartz; AOC has not announced a 2028 campaign; Mamdani is not reported to be a candidate

Mamdani Courts Union Leaders for a Left-Wing 2028 Presidential Candidate

The New York Times, as reported by Quartz, says Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been meeting union leaders to build support for a left-wing 2028 presidential candidate. He met the painters' union head at Gracie Mansion, has the flight attendants' union leader on his schedule, and has a Nov. 11 meeting set with UAW President Shawn Fain. Aides described a plan to unite the left, including a backup if Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez does not run. AOC has not announced 2028 plans. Mamdani is not reported to be running himself.

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DSA vs America FirstWashington Post tally and Axios reporting, Nov. 11; Jeffries has not yet been elected speaker

Washington Post: DSA-Endorsed Candidates Will Hold Eight House Seats and the Mayor's Offices in Washington, New York and Los Angeles

The Washington Post reported Wednesday that candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America will hold eight U.S. House seats in the next Congress, and that Democratic socialists will serve as mayor of Washington, D.C., and of the country's two largest cities, New York and Los Angeles. The Post also tallied at least 54 DSA-endorsed state lawmakers who will take office in January across 19 states. Separately, Axios reported that several incoming progressive House freshmen have not committed to backing Hakeem Jeffries for speaker and want to see policy priorities first; Jeffries still appears on track, with support from Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Greg Casar, Pramila Jayapal, and Ro Khanna.

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DSA vs America FirstSanders and Ocasio-Cortez comments, Nov. 10; no formal challenger to Schumer has announced; Leonard's account is his own, members unnamed

Sanders Says He Won't Back Schumer for Senate Democratic Leader; Ocasio-Cortez Declines to Endorse

Sen. Bernie Sanders said Tuesday he will not support Sen. Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, telling reporters that "this election was about change" and that Schumer is "not going to run unopposed, I don't think," the Washington Times and Common Dreams report. No challenger has announced a formal bid. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, asked whether she would back Schumer, said the choice belongs to senators and did not endorse him, The Hill reports. Separately, Rep.-elect Don Leonard of Ohio said in a video that senior House Democrats warned of "a living hell" if he conditions his vote for Hakeem Jeffries; that is his own account, and he did not name the members.

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DSA vs America FirstFox News Digital interviews, Nov. 10; earlier reporting by Politico Playbook and the Washington Examiner, Nov. 9

Some Incoming House Democrats Haven't Committed to Jeffries for Speaker, Fox News Reports

Fox News Digital reports that some incoming House Democrats have not committed to supporting House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for speaker. Rep.-elect Adam Hamawy of New Jersey told the outlet he "hasn't decided yet." Rep.-elect Patty Garcia of Illinois said she would "be united with the progressive caucus" when deciding how to vote. Incoming members expected to join the Congressional Black Caucus expressed support. Rep.-elect Brad Lander of New York, who said he supports Jeffries, predicted he would be "overwhelmingly elected." The Democratic caucus is expected to select its nominee next week.

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DSA vs America FirstAttributed to Attorney General James Uthmeier; a subpoena is a records demand; no charges or findings announced; no public DSA response found as of Tuesday afternoon

Florida AG Says He Subpoenaed DSA Over Foreign Contributions

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Tuesday his office issued a subpoena to the Democratic Socialists of America as part of an examination of foreign contributions, including from Cuba and China, tied to the group's delegations and travel fundraising, according to a post and video on his official X account. A subpoena is a records demand, not a finding of wrongdoing. Uthmeier announced no charges. Florida's Voice reported that he said the demand was issued under the state's deceptive-trade and fundraising laws. AFNS found no public response from DSA as of Tuesday afternoon.

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DSA vs America FirstSigned Tuesday, Nov. 10; takes effect November 2027; covers an estimated 2,100 properties

Mamdani Signs Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, Giving Nonprofits First Chance at Distressed Buildings

Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday signed the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, which will give qualified nonprofits and community groups the first chance to buy certain distressed and affordable residential buildings when they go up for sale, amNewYork and the New York Post report. The law takes effect in November 2027 and, after revisions that followed a veto by former Mayor Eric Adams, is estimated to cover about 2,100 properties. Supporters called it a tool against displacement; landlord groups argued it does not address the financial pressures facing owners, and questions remain about financing and sale delays.

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DSA vs America FirstRace uncalled per NBC LA; AOC has not announced 2028 plans

Raman Widens Lead in Uncalled LA Mayor Race as NYC-DSA Weighs Urging AOC for 2028

Updated Nov. 6: City and State reports NYC-DSA will vote at its Nov. 14 convention on whether to urge Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president in 2028; DSA chapters in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Chicago have already passed Run AOC Run resolutions. At the Astoria election-night party, co-chair Gustavo Gordillo announced the vote and the crowd chanted A-O-C. AOC has announced no campaign. Earlier: Raman leads Bass in the uncalled LA mayor race (NBC LA).

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DSA vs America FirstResults; some races uncalled

DSA More Than Triples Its House Presence as All Five Newcomers Win

All five DSA-backed House newcomers won Tuesday, which NPR says more than triples the group's House presence. DSA-aligned candidates also won mayor's races in Providence and Washington, D.C., and DSA claims 84 wins nationwide. The new members still haven't committed to backing Jeffries for speaker.

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DSA vs America FirstElection Day; candidates' positions per MS NOW

DSA-Backed House Candidates Won't Commit to Backing Jeffries for Speaker

MS NOW reports that five DSA-backed candidates it expects to win safe House seats today have not committed to supporting Hakeem Jeffries for speaker. One of them says he is "nobody's rubber stamp." In AFNS's analysis, the holdouts could give DSA-aligned members leverage in a speaker vote if Democrats win a narrow majority.

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DSA vs America FirstElection Day; results pending

DSA Tracks More Than 200 Campaigns on Election Day

Democratic Left, the magazine of the Democratic Socialists of America, has started an election-night live blog covering more than 200 DSA campaigns on Tuesday's ballot. It describes the midterms as the cap on a historic cycle for socialist candidates. That framing is DSA's own.

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DSA vs America FirstCampaign news; poll

Two Prominent Democrats Break With El-Sayed as CNN Poll Shows Him Leading Michigan Senate Race 49-42

Two prominent Democrats have broken with Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee. Megadonor Jason Turkish, the fiancé of Rep. Haley Stevens, says he will vote for Republican Mike Rogers, and former Clinton National Security Council official Jamie Metzl told Democrats to leave the Senate line blank or back Rogers. A new CNN poll has El-Sayed ahead 49-42.

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DSA vs America FirstClaims unverified

America First vs. MAGA: Fuentes Urges Followers to "Stay Home or Vote Democrat" as Hat Incidents Spread

Nick Fuentes, whom the Washington Times calls an extremist and Newsweek a far-right Gen Z influencer, told followers to "stay home or vote Democrat" and urged Ohioans to back Democrat Amy Acton. Viral clips and posts about "America First" hats at GOP events are UNVERIFIED. Here, "America First" refers to Fuentes's movement and branding. AFNS has no affiliation with it.

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DSA vs America FirstCampaign report

AOC Rallies for DSA Senate Nominee Angie Nixon in Florida as DSA Launches an Israel Arms Embargo Campaign

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Nydia Velázquez and Rep. Maxwell Frost rallied in Kissimmee for Angie Nixon, a DSA member and Florida's Democratic Senate nominee. ActiVote has Republican Sen. Ashley Moody ahead 53-47. Separately, DSA's "total embargo" campaign on Israel launches Oct. 29, targeting United Airlines and Elbit Systems of America.

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DSA vs America FirstFiled; no ruling yet

Democrats Ask a Federal Judge to Block DOJ and DHS Election Moves as Early Voting Tops 35 Million

Schumer, Jeffries and the Democrats' House, Senate and governors campaign committees asked Judge James Boasberg for an emergency restraining order against the administration's election actions before Nov. 3. The filing's claims are Democrats' allegations, and no ruling has been reported. More than 35 million Americans have already voted early.

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DSA vs America FirstPolls; not results

NYT/Siena Polls: South Carolina Senate Race Tied, Flanagan Leads Big in Minnesota

New York Times/Siena polls of likely voters show South Carolina's Senate race tied at 48% between Democrat Annie Andrews and appointed Republican Sen. Darline Graham. In Minnesota, progressive Democrat Peggy Flanagan leads Michele Tafoya 54-40, a result the Times calls one of its biggest outliers. In Florida, Sen. Ashley Moody leads Angie Nixon 50-44.

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DSA vs America FirstNo charges filed

175 House Democrats Condemn the Raid on Ilhan Omar's Home

175 House Democrats signed a letter condemning the federal raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's home. The letter demands that the Justice Department and Homeland Security take no further steps that could affect the election. No charges have been filed against Omar.

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