A new generation of left-wing politicians in America is enjoying an unusually strong primary ahead of the November midterm elections. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), a marginal force nationwide, has propelled a series of candidates through the Democratic primaries. The victory of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is followed by primary wins for younger candidates, including 29-year-old Melat Kiros’ victory against a 15-term incumbent in Colorado and 32-year-old Darializa Avila Chevalier securing her ticket in New York. Korean American candidate Francesca Hong lost the gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin by a slim margin. But the victory of Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan primary shows that the appeal of younger candidates among Democratic voters is not limited to deep-blue states. El-Sayed is neither a member of nor formally endorsed by DSA, but received endorsement from Bernie Sanders. Of course, the rise should not be exaggerated. New York has been a fertile terrain for Democrats, but the democratic socialist label on candidates continues to have limited national appeal,