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Minneapolis, NYC Mayoral Races Test Growing Power of Democratic Socialists

Candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America are gaining influence; critics warn voters about anti-capitalist policies.
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Minneapolis, NYC Mayoral Races Test Growing Power of Democratic Socialists
(Left) Minneapolis mayoral candidate and state Sen. Omar Fateh (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski); (Right) Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
Janice Hisle
Janice Hisle
Reporter
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Mayoral races in two major cities—Minneapolis and New York City—are spotlighting the growing influence of democratic socialists in America.

Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh is among more than a dozen candidates challenging Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, a two-term Democrat who has been in office since 2018.

Janice Hisle
Janice Hisle
Reporter
Janice Hisle mainly writes in-depth reports based on U.S. political news and cultural trends, following a two-year stint covering President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign. Before joining The Epoch Times in 2022, she worked more than two decades as a reporter for newspapers in Ohio and authored several books. She is a graduate of Kent State University's journalism program. You can reach Janice at: [email protected]
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