If Nithya Raman's lead in Los Angeles holds, about 14.4 million Americans will live under a socialist mayor, up from 9.4 million before Tuesday, and the country's two largest cities will both be run by members of the Democratic Socialists of America. Decision Desk HQ projected Wednesday that Raman, a DSA member on the City Council, unseated Mayor Karen Bass, as we reported. The AP has not called the race.
Tuesday also sent eight DSA members to the House: six newcomers plus Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib, who were re-elected. Washington, D.C., Providence and Ann Arbor elected socialist mayors, and socialists won or lead in a dozen city council races from Burbank to Providence.
Socialist Wins, From City Hall To CongressRaces won or led by DSA members, DSA-endorsed candidates and self-described democratic socialists in the Nov. 3, 2026 election. Count as of Nov. 5. 3Portland Richmond8L.A. area Denver3Detroit area9Northeast House seat City office, won
