Socialism achieved significant popularity in isolated urban areas in the East, but never had any notable political power in the other states.

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Socialism did have notable political power in some states, such as during the Progressive Era in Wisconsin under Governor Robert La Follette, and in the early 20th century in Oklahoma under the Socialist Party. Additionally, socialist and socialist-leaning politicians have been elected to various levels of government throughout US history, including Bernie Sanders, who was elected to the US Senate as an independent socialist from Vermont.

Socialism Achieved Significant Popularity in Isolated Urban Areas in the East