This year, across 101 endorsements, DSA chapters have already locked in an off-year best 47.5% win rate—and with three runoffs still to be decided in December, this could be the first year in the modern history of the organization that DSA chapters post an off-year win rate of >50%.

By way of Boston DSA: "Boston DSA is proud to endorse Willie Burnley Jr. for Mayor of Somerville! Willie has been a voice for working people, tenants, and marginalized communities — and we’re ready to fight alongside him for a Somerville that works for all!"

By way of @pghdsa.org: "Daeja would be the first Black woman to join the board, representing a district that is 25% Black. She spoke of her interest in supporting all students, especially students of color, ESL learners, students with mental illness, and queer students."

By way of @houstondsa.bsky.social: "We’re proud to endorse CyFair ISD teacher and AFT member Tammy Reed for Trustee Position 2 of Katy ISD school board! While billionaires gut public ed and threaten immigrant and trans lives, Reed is committed to defending students and teachers."

By way of @portlanddsa.bsky.social: an endorsement of PDSA member Karin Stark. According to them: "She’s been a great leader in connecting Washington County DSA, Unions, and Parents to the struggle against austerity and for making Beaverton School Board a more transparent and accessible place."

Also by way of Detroit DSA: they've endorsed Denzel Anton McCampbell for Detroit City Council, District 7.

By way of Detroit DSA: Mikal Goodman is running for re-election "because Pontiac’s working people deserve someone who’s in their corner — someone who’s not afraid to take on slumlords, fight for safer housing, and push to get resources into the hands of the families who need it most."

By way of Seattle DSA: "Seattle DSA Endorses Michael Westgaard for Renton City Council Position 1! Mike is an unapologetic fighter for working people. [...] Mike is a tireless champion for housing and transit for all, ending the racist war on drugs, and defending Raise the Wage Renton[...]"

By way of @dsaeastbay.bsky.social: "Oakland needs bold, working-class leadership - Kara Murray-Badal (in Oakland City Council D2) is ready to fight for:

- Housing justice
- Stronger tenant protections
- Public safety that serves the people
- A balanced budget that prioritizes working families."

They have yet to post it over here, but @springs-dsa.bsky.social endorsed chapter member Maryah Lauer for Colorado Springs City Council D3. You can donate to her over here:

maryahfordistrict3.com
secure.actblue.com/donate/marya...

A third major US city has a socialist mayor on the ballot this year: Rochester DSA is running a slate of six, including Mary Lupien for Mayor of Rochester and Stanley Martin, Kelly Cheatle, Chiara “Kee Kee” Smith, Kevin Stewart, and Tonya Noel Stevens for Rochester City Council's at-large seats.

By way of San Antonio DSA: "We are proud to announce our membership has voted to endorse Ric Galvan for City Council District 6! [...] we have also voted to re-endorse our comrades Jalen McKee Rodriguez for District 2 and Teri Castillo for District 5!"

By way of Tacoma DSA: "Tacoma DSA is proud to support and endorse our current chapter co-chair Zev Rose Cook in running for Tacoma City Council position 5!
Zev has been a longtime organizer and voice for justice in our Tacoma Community."

By way of @stlouisdsa.bsky.social: "St. Louis DSA is proud to endorse Inez Bordeaux for 3rd Ward Alderwoman! Inez is an STL DSA member and most recently lead the campaign to Close the Workhouse as a community organizer."

Also in the pipeline: two candidacies in St. Louis.

"At our November Chapter Meeting, STL DSA endorsed two candidates for St. Louis’ spring 2025 municipal elections—Inez Bordeaux for 3rd Ward Alderwoman and Alisha Sonnier for 7th Ward Alderwoman."

Fresh in my inbox: The membership of Milwaukee DSA has voted to endorse Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3. Brower has run for a few things in the past four or so years; he's gotten unlucky, but this might finally be his year.

www.alexbrowerforcommoncouncil.org

With the elections of Mike Siegel and Gabriela Biro, it looks like the net gain for DSA (in elections) this year will be 18. 23 new winners and 5 incumbent losses.

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