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Working-class candidates gain ground in midterms

Working-class candidates gain ground in midterms

Francesca Hong's near-win in Wisconsin (312K votes) reframed as movement-building. Sam Forstag (smokejumper, union leader) endorsed in Montana. Michigan DSA-backed Chris Gilmer-Hill won primary. New: Eric Jones challenges a longtime Democrat from the left on corruption and corporate power. 564 union members running for office.

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Updated Aug 18, 2026
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