New York City Democratic Socialists of America

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The New York City Democratic Socialists of America (NYC-DSA) is the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America. It is the largest chapter of the organization, with more than 15,000 members, ahead of DSA-LA. DSA has been active in New York City (where it is headquartered) since the 1980s, but it became a serious political force after Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign. The chapter began to endorse candidates in 2017, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. In the 2020s, it ran several slates of candidates, winning elections at nearly every level of government. In 2025, NYC-DSA assemblyman Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor, following an upset victory in the Democratic primary and the subsequent general election. Mamdani's election spurred a growth of chapter membership and success in the 2026 elections. NYC-DSA is made up of several local branches within the five boroughs and comprises working groups, led by its Steering Committee and co-chairs. Candidates go through...

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