Democratic Socialists

Democratic Socialists in Tampa area, statewide work to gain Florida foothold in midterms

Several Sunshine State candidates are running as Democratic Socialists, banking that their progressive, affordability-focused platform can reach voters they say mainstream Democrats have neglected.

Melat Kiros, a Democratic Socialist and first-time candidate, speaks to supporters in Denver after unseating longtime Democratic U.S.Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District on June 30, 2026.

Government & Politics

DSA candidates are winning Democratic primaries — can they do it in Florida?

Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix

Hundreds of Democratic Socialists for America-backed candidates hold political office in the U.S., including one in St. Petersburg.

Latinos listen to GOP speakers aiding them with U.S. citizenship instruction at a Republican National Committee (RNC) community center in Doral, Florida — the sort of on-the-ground Latino engagement critics say Democrats don't enough of in the state today.

Politics

You say progressive, yo digo progresista: Losses divide Florida's Latino Democrats

Tim Padgett

Florida's progressive and moderate Latino Democrats are at sharp odds after watching more of the state's Latino voters flock to the GOP in midterm elections.