The figures indicate a growing ideological shift among younger party members, who are increasingly adopting socialist identities. Proponents of this trend suggest that the Democratic Socialists of America is becoming the dominant influence over the party's future direction.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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84% Of Gen Z Democrats Back Socialism in Latest Poll
US Politics16 days ago
Forty-two percent of Democratic Party members under 35 identify as democratic socialists, whereas only 33% of all party members use the label. Among Generation Z Democrats, the level of adherence is higher, with 84% of that group voicing support for socialism, according to recent polling data.
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