The progressive group of House Democrats widely known as the “Squad” could potentially double in size after November’s elections, as several left-wing candidates have won Democratic primaries in strongly Democratic congressional districts.

The group currently has seven members, but that number could rise to as many as 14, according to projections cited by critics and political observers. Such an expansion could also give its members a larger voice within the Democratic caucus.

Two New York candidates positioned to join Congress

Among the potential additions are two candidates from New York City, the political home of Squad founder Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Claire Valdez won the Democratic primary for New York’s 7th Congressional District in June.

Valdez has advocated for nationwide rent control and is heavily favored in the general election because of the district’s Democratic lean. The district includes Bushwick and other parts of Brooklyn.

Darializa Chevalier, 32, is another candidate expected to win a House seat after securing her Democratic primary victory in June.

Chevalier is running in New York’s 10th Congressional District, which includes Harlem.

She has previously attracted controversy over her political positions. She attended an anti-Israel demonstration the day after the October 7 Hamas attacks and has argued that the United States has committed atrocities worse than those committed by Hamas.

Chevalier has also faced criticism for comments about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that critics said echoed Kremlin arguments by placing blame on U.S. actions.

Her heavily Democratic district makes her another strong favorite heading into November.

Critics predict greater influence for the group

Other progressive candidates around the country could also become aligned with the Squad if they win their general-election races.

A former House leadership aide predicted that an expanded group would be unwilling to compromise on many of its priorities.

Longtime Republican consultant Doug Heye told The Post that the progressive faction is becoming a larger part of the Democratic Party.

Heye predicted its members would become some of the most vocal advocates for impeachment efforts and argued that their growing numbers could push the Democratic Party further to the left.

How the ‘Squad’ began

The Squad name dates back eight years to the congressional freshman class that included Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts.

During freshman orientation, Ocasio-Cortez posted an Instagram photo showing the four newly elected representatives together and captioned it “Squad.”

The nickname quickly became associated with the group and subsequently expanded as other progressive House Democrats became identified with it.

If the expected candidates win their races in November, the group associated with the Squad could grow from its current seven members to as many as 14, potentially increasing its influence inside the House Democratic caucus.