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1-on-1 with Oliver Larkin
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
In recent weeks, we have seen a handful of incumbents lose to a growing wave of candidates who identify themselves as Democratic Socialists. Congressman Dan Goldman in New York and Congresswoman Diane DeGette in Colorado lost their primaries to two candidates who had the backing of New York City May
Key takeaway Congressman Dan Goldman in New York and Congresswoman Diane DeGette in Colorado lost their primaries to two candidates who had the backing of New York City Mayor Zoran Mandami, Bernie Sanders, and others on the far left.
Why this matters in The Miami
The challenge to Congressman Jared Moskowitz by Oliver Larkin, a union organizer, brings the national trend of Democratic Socialists gaining traction to South Florida's doorstep. As a major hub for Latin American and Caribbean communities, Miami 's voters may be particularly receptive to Larkin's message, given the city's history of progressive activism. The fact that Larkin is a union organizer could also resonate with the area's large workforce in service and hospitality industries, which are prevalent in neighborhoods like Miami Beach and Little Havana. Moskowitz's reputation as a moderate Democrat will be put to the test as he faces criticism from the left, and the outcome of this primary will be closely watched to see if the wave of Democratic Socialism sweeping the nation will make a splash in Miami-Dade County.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? In recent weeks, we have seen a handful of incumbents lose to a growing wave of candidates who identify themselves as Democratic Socialists. Congressman Dan Goldman in New York and Congresswoman Diane DeGette in Colorado lost their primaries to two candidates who had the backing of New York City May
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