On a historic night for democratic socialists, Mamdani says midterms show power of working-class voters

NPR News Nov 3, 2026 00:00 1 min read 2 reads

The New York mayor tells NPR's Juana Summers that newly elected democratic socialists need to seize this moment and show voters what politics can deliver.

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On a historic night for democratic socialists, Mamdani says midterms show power of working-class voters November 3, 202611:37 PM ET

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On a historic night for democratic socialists, Mamdani says midterms show power of working-class vot

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to media after his meeting with President Donald Trump, Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, in New York. Adam Gray/AP hide caption