Las Vegas democratic socialists aim to put ‘people over profits’ in Assembly primaries

By: Matthew Mondschein

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 1,406

Last Updated: 3 days ago

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Capping rent, increasing the minimum wage, and banning corporate money in politics are just some of the issues two democratic socialists are advocating for in their campaigns for state Assembly.

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) received national attention due to Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City mayoral race in November 2025, as the schism between the progressive and establishment wings of the Democratic party deepens over how to engage with working class …

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