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Inside the Democratic Socialists of America’s Audacious Quest for Power
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Democratic Socialists of America candidates received increased vote totals in the 2024 and 2025 election cycles compared to previous years, according to election data. The organization's growth in electoral support occurred alongside continued losses in races where candidates faced general election voters. DSA membership stood at approximately 95,000 as of 2025, up from earlier decades.
