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
But in an interview late last year, Platner declined to be identified as a democratic socialist, saying, “It’s not my politics.”
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Like Mamdani, Lewis George identifies as a democratic socialist, not a communist.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
Gen. Marissa Roy, a democratic socialist with union support, and John McKinney, a deputy district attorney with backing from law enforcement and short-term rental giant Airbnb.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 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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