Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Nods Toward 2028 Run as She Rejoins DSA
Ocasio-Cortez renewed her DSA membership as speculation grows about her political future and a possible 2028 presidential run.
Once again, U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has joined the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), after allowing her membership to lapse in 2019. The New York lawmaker renewed her one-year national DSA membership in August, marking a potential shift in her political trajectory as she is eyed as a possible Democratic candidate for the 2028 presidential election.
This move comes as progressive and democratic socialist candidates have achieved notable victories in the 2026 midterm elections, indicating the growing appeal of progressive candidates within the Democratic party. The renewal of her membership has sparked speculation about Ocasio-Cortez's future political plans, particularly as discussions about the 2028 presidential race gain momentum.
A spokesperson for the DSA explained that the organization's timing was not coincidental but rather a strategic move in the lead-up to the presidential nomination process. The DSA, which has over 100,000 members across all states, maintains a hierarchical structure with national leadership overseeing overall political direction while local chapters operate with some independence.
Ocasio-Cortez, who has not yet declared her intention to run for president in 2028, explained to ABC's This Week host Jonathan Karl that she was a member of the New York City DSA chapter, not the national DSA organization.
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