Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? All about New York Democrat frontrunner in race for US presidency in 2028
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democratic representative from New York, is emerging as a potential 2028 presidential candidate after Bernie Sanders indicated he is unlikely to run again. AOC said she is focused on the midterms but hasn’t “ruled out the possibility” of a 2028 bid.
New York Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, known as AOC, has sparked speculation about her potential run for the US presidency in 2028. The congresswoman, who recently won the primary election in her district, told ABC News that she has not ruled out a bid for either the presidency or a Senate seat in two years. Ocasio-Cortez emphasized that she is currently focused on winning the midterm elections, but acknowledged the possibility of running for higher office in the future.
She expressed excitement about the Democratic Party's renewal, citing a new wave of young, inspiring candidates energizing the party.
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