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Voters Elect Historic DSA Majority to City Council

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Source: Burbank Leader

Published November 6, 2026

Election Day saw a reflection of national trends in Burbank, with preliminary numbers showing the country's first municipal majority of members of the Democratic Socialist of America party on a city council. Newcomers Mike Van Gorder and Nolan Southerland join…

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