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Tempe Elects First Democratic Socialist | Mesa News
Tempe just shattered political norms by electing its first-ever Democratic Socialist to City Council, signaling a bold progressive wave in Arizona. Two new voices—Brooke St. George and Bobby Nichols—joined incumbent Arlene Chin, unseating two longtime members in a voter-driven revolt against stagnation. Fueled by frustration over ignored needs and failed projects like the arena proposal, residents demanded fresh, younger leadership. Nichols, unapologetically socialist, vows to govern that way, while St. George ran on a fiercely progressive platform. Though they lack a majority, their…
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