Politics

Socialism's next test: swing states

Francesca Hong is part of an array of lefty candidates running in competitive states emboldened by a turn toward economic populism amid widespread cost-of-living concerns.

Published May 30, 2026, 3:05 PM

Updated July 4, 2026, 2:31 AM4.2K

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Francesca Hong is part of an array of lefty candidates running in competitive states emboldened by a turn toward economic populism amid widespread cost-of-living concerns.

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Socialism's next test: swing states

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