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There’s one big reason socialist voters may not get what they want

Democratic congressional candidate Melat Kiros speaks to supporters at an election-night watch party after winning the Colorado primary on June 30, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. | Getty Images The left is painting Blue America rose. In just the past two weeks, four insurgent left-wing candidates — including three socialists — have won Democratic congressional primaries. The latest victor, 29-year-old Melat Kiros, defeated 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette Tuesday night. These wins capped a banner year for progressives in general and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in particular...