DSA-Backed Candidates Make Gains in Midterm Elections

The Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates made substantial gains in the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, with several new members elected to the U.S. House and two DSA members winning reelection. The final number of successful candidates depends on how endorsements and affiliations are counted, and some races were still being tallied in early reports. Among the new House members identified across the results were Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier of New York, Donavan McKinney of Michigan, Melat Kiros of Colorado and Chris Rabb of Pennsylvania. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, both DSA members already in Congress, also won reelection. Other reports identified additional candidates, including Brad Lander and William Lawrence, as winners or aligned with the organization. The accounts used different definitions and stages of race reporting. Associated Press calls cited in one report confirmed at least five DSA-backed winners, while another counted eight candidates who were members or had the organization’s backing. A separate report listed a broader slate of victories and affiliations. Those figures do not establish one...