Democratic Socialists
Diana Moreno wins special election to succeed Mayor Zohran Mamdani in Queens Assembly district
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Diana Moreno won the Feb. 3, 2026 special election for New York’s 36th Assembly District in Queens, succeeding Mayor Zohran Mamdani in Albany. The result gives Mamdani an early test of his influence as he balances governing City Hall with supporting allies in upcoming Democratic primaries.
Washington D.C. Councilwoman Janeese Lewis George announced her candidacy for mayor on Monday, after Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser said she would not seek re-election. George, who has been endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America and has advocated reallocating police funds and expanding rent control, is running as the city navigates an evolving relationship with the federal government.
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Incumbent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey won re-election over Democratic socialist challenger Omar Fateh after two rounds of ranked-choice tabulation, maintaining a clear lead from first-choice votes. The contest drew comparisons between Fateh and New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.