Left wing of Democrats wins mayoral races in three largest US cities

Shift in the balance of power in major cities

According to The New York Times, representatives of the left wing of the US Democratic Party have taken control of the administrations of the country's three largest cities. The publication emphasises that these results indicate a significant strengthening of the left wing's position following the recent congressional elections.

Victory in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles mayoral election took place on Thursday, with Nitya Raman emerging as the winner. The politician is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The main priorities of her election campaign were a large-scale expansion of the housing stock and the development of public transport. Her candidacy proved successful even against more moderate representatives of her own party.

New mayor of Washington

The left wing secured a second victory on Tuesday in the country's capital. Jerise Lewis George, who is also a member of the DSA, took the position of Mayor of Washington. Key proposals in her platform include the introduction of universal childcare, the construction of municipal social housing, strengthened legal protection for tenants, and a reduction in rental costs for small businesses. Similar to the situation in Los Angeles, George defeated Democratic rivals with moderate views.