democratic socialist
Americannoun
adjective
Example Sentences
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Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, gained global attention when he was elected New York City mayor last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
When asked whether she thought the success of two democratic socialist candidates in New York City House races had any bearing on her race, DeGette said: “Denver, Colorado, is not New York City.”
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
Like Mamdani, Lewis George identifies as a democratic socialist, not a communist.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
Rae Huang, a 43-year-old community organizer and democratic socialist, is waging a long-shot campaign for L.A. mayor, focusing on free buses, public housing and police abuse.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
She has been disavowed by lawmakers across the Democratic spectrum, from Blue Dog centrist Rep. Josh Gottheimer to democratic socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
From Slate ● May 22, 2026
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