Democratic establishment

The DSA has become a significant force in New York politics, with young candidates winning races and challenging the Democratic establishment. The article questions whether the Mamdani machine can further disrupt this establishment.

Progressive challengers achieved upsets against Democratic establishment figures in Colorado, reflecting a broader trend in U.S. races. Lisa Desjardins discussed the Democratic Party's position with Mo Elleithee, a former DNC communications director now leading the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service.

Melat Kiros defeated Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary for Denver’s congressional seat, ousting Colorado's longest-serving congresswoman and marking a rebuke to the Democratic establishment.

The Supreme Court is set to issue a landmark ruling on birthright citizenship as it closes its term. Socialists are challenging the Democratic establishment, while the US and Iran send delegations to Qatar amid energy security discussions involving Gulf states. A Paraguay team upset Germany in the FIFA World Cup, and tick virus cases in the US are rising.

Rep. Diana DeGette of Colorado faces a primary challenge from the left. The Colorado primaries are described as a test for the Democratic establishment.

Rep. Diana DeGette faces her first competitive primary in 30 years in Colorado, challenged by democratic socialist Melat Kiros. Kiros's campaign has gained momentum amid a surge in leftist support, with progressive organizations backing her and criticizing DeGette's reliance on corporate PAC money.

Mamdani-backed candidates won multiple New York City primaries, with results framed as a pro-Palestine movement victory by some and a threat to Jewish community values by others. Key wins include Claire Valdez and Aber Kawas, with the latter poised to become the first Palestinian-American in the New York State Senate if re-elected in November.

Democrats' early support for Janet Mills in Maine's Senate race has led to a risky general election scenario after Graham Platner's primary victory. The party's focus on Mills sidelined Platner, creating an unexpected challenge as the race heads into November.

California's primary election faces uncertainty due to lack of clear front-runners, redrawn political maps, and internal party conflicts. Voter resentment toward President Trump and the state's Democratic establishment further complicates the race for mayor, governor, and Congressional seats.

California's primary election faces uncertainty due to a lack of front-runners, redrawn political maps, and party infighting. Voter resentment toward President Trump and the state's Democratic establishment further complicates the midterm battles for mayor, governor, and Congress.