July 06, 2026 4:47 PM ET Far-left socialists and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have their eyes set on two new primary targets Tuesday: the Rust Belt swing states of Michigan and Wisconsin. Abdul El-Sayed is battling a tightly contested race for the party’s Senate nomination in Michigan. Francesca Hong, a DSA-backed candidate, wants to capitalize on the socialist momentum and secure the nomination to replace retiring Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers. And while there has been much talk about the candidates themselves, less attention has been paid to the economic conditions in their home states and how those might be fueling the rise of radical, left-wing politics. (RELATED: Colorado Rebellion Is A Far Bigger Blow To Democrats Than Commie Corridor Losses)Michigan Wisconsin Co