Two of Zohran's best precincts in the city: LEFT: Bushwick, a block away from Maria Hernandez Park. Turnout more than doubled from 2021. 584 votes for Zohran, 90% of the vote RIGHT: City Line, Bangladeshis. 207 votes for Zohran, 91% of the vote (DSA got 8% here in 2022)
Looking at what our universe couldn’t predict, Zohran’s strength with Latino and Chinese voters was remarkable. The campaign’s citywide focus, carefully crafted messaging, and refusal to cede a single neighborhood to Cuomo meant that we were able to run up the score everywhere.
This includes making serious inroads with Black voters, by winning young Black voters outright and easily securing majorities in majority Black neighborhoods like Crown Heights, Harlem, and Flatbush in Round 1. This critical organizing will continue into the general election.
In conclusion: Zohran’s landslide victory proves that the possibilities are endless for the Left. We must run socialists for office across the country, from school boards to Congress. We must fight oligarchy by defeating politicians on its payroll in Dem primaries.
We know that democratic socialism and economic populism can win elections—if coupled with strong fundraising, creative communications strategies, and well-thought-out field programs. We must be honest about our existing base of support and where we can build out a new base.
The approach NYC-DSA used in creating Zohran’s universe can be replicated anywhere, and I encourage DSA chapters across the country to do so in their own insurgent campaigns! I have a lot more to say that I hope to publish eventually. This is just a taste...more to come!
Thank you. This is rewiring my brain.
Insightful strategy and amazing results! Thanks for sharing.
This is a REALLY great thread, thanks for posting.
Thank you to @michaellangenyc.bsky.social for making some of the incredible tables included in this thread! Subscribe to his Substack: www.michaellange.nyc
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How can I do this sort of analysis in my city? What tools do I need?
Great work, and thanks for doing it. I’ve been saying we can run progressive candidates and far left candidates too… it’s just going to take the right grassroots approach and extremely targeted messaging. Looks like y’all have done all the right things. Let’s template this on a national scale.
Great post thank you
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