A Republican Senate nominee has accused his opponent of embracing Democratic Socialist movements. The accusation was made by Congressman Mike Collins against incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff. Collins claimed Ossoff refuses to disavow these movements, while the Ossoff campaign denied this.

The Democratic Socialist of America movement has some overlap with traditional Democratic principles, but its platform is generally more to the left. Democratic Socialists advocate for policies such as universal healthcare, free childcare, and higher education.

Further details on the accusation and the movement's impact on the midterms are available from the source, including the context of the accusation and the response from the Ossoff campaign.