Socialism is surging: Socialists sweep NYC congressional primaries

Published June 25, 2026 6:00am ET



It is difficult to reconcile the surge of socialism, specifically democratic socialism, in the United States of America, precisely as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

In New York City on Tuesday, socialists won all three of the Democratic Party primary races for districts in the House of Representatives.

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