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Alexandria
Ocasio-Cortez

Democratic U.S. Representative for New York's 14th District, serving since 2019 and running for re-election in 2026.

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Background

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th Congressional District, first elected to the House in 2018. She was born in the Parkchester neighborhood of The Bronx; her family later moved to Yorktown, where she attended Yorktown High School, graduating in 2007. She earned a B.A. in economics and international relations from Boston University in 2011. 17

Before entering Congress, Ocasio-Cortez worked as a community organizer, served as an organizer for the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign, and was an educational director at the National Hispanic Institute. She also founded Brook Avenue Press, worked as a Foreign Affairs and Immigration Liaison in Senator Ted Kennedy's office, and worked as a bartender, waitress, and front-of-house manager. 17

Ocasio-Cortez represents New York's 14th District in the U.S. House of Representatives and serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. She is a member of the Democratic Party and is running as an incumbent in the 2026 congressional election. 13142223

Her official campaign website emphasizes grassroots organizing and policy priorities including the Green New Deal. Her House office and campaign maintain separate online presences. 568

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 14, New York
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for New York's 14th Congressional District
Website
ocasiocortez.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 11
    news
    AOC and Hochul stump together on data center ban common ground

    Ocasio-Cortez and Gov. Hochul appeared together on October 11, finding common ground on a data center ban as part of their continued joint campaign activity in the final stretch before Election Day.

    Hochul, AOC stump on data center ban common ground · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 11
    news
    AOC visits Syracuse; links up with Riley on Ithaca stop during upstate tour

    Ocasio-Cortez made additional upstate stops including Syracuse and Ithaca, linking up with local candidate Riley, as her statewide voter-mobilization effort continued into mid-October.

    AOC Visits Syracuse, Links up with Riley on Ithaca Stop · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 9
    news
    AOC issues statement on ICE shooting in Marble Hill

    Ocasio-Cortez released a statement on October 9 regarding an ICE shooting in Marble Hill.

    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Statement on ICE Shooting in ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 6
    news
    Hochul and AOC hold joint campaign event; Hochul distances herself from anti-Israel chants

    Gov. Kathy Hochul and Ocasio-Cortez appeared together at an October 6 campaign event. Hochul called the 'from the river to the sea' slogan antisemitic while saying she and Ocasio-Cortez were aligned on affordability and opposing what she called abuses by the Trump administration.

    Hochul holds event with AOC in campaign’s final stretch but ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 1
    news
    AOC and Schumer introduce bill to restore healthcare coverage for ~450,000 New Yorkers

    On October 1, Ocasio-Cortez and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced the Restoring Essential Plan Coverage Act, which they said would repeal premium-tax-credit eligibility restrictions from the Republican 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' and restore Essential Plan coverage for nearly 450,000 New Yorkers.

    Representative Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Schumer Introduce ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 1
    news
    Ocasio-Cortez visits Buffalo to kick off statewide voter-mobilization tour

    Ocasio-Cortez visited Buffalo on October 1 as part of a statewide tour aimed at motivating Democratic voters ahead of the November midterms.

    Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Visits Buffalo as Statewide Tour to Motivate Voters Begins · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 29
    news
    AOC tells Syracuse supporters 'It's going to take all of us' in upstate voter-mobilization tour

    Ocasio-Cortez made a stop in Syracuse as part of her upstate tour aimed at rallying Democratic voters ahead of the November midterms. Reporting noted a $300,000 contribution to a New York State Democratic voter-organizing effort associated with the tour.

    AOC Tells Syracuse Supporters “It's Going to Take All of Us ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 23
    poll
    Quinnipiac poll shows AOC at 41% favorable, 36% unfavorable statewide

    A Quinnipiac University poll of 1,026 New York likely voters conducted September 17–20 found Ocasio-Cortez at 41% favorable and 36% unfavorable statewide, with 21% saying they had not heard enough about her.

    NY Governor's Race: Hochul Up 19 Points Over Blakeman ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 21
    endorsement
    NYSNA endorses Ocasio-Cortez for re-election to Congress

    The New York State Nurses Association listed Ocasio-Cortez among its endorsed candidates for the 2026 general election on September 21.

    NYSNA 2026 General Election Endorsements | New York ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 21
    news
    Ocasio-Cortez visits Ithaca as part of upstate turnout push ahead of midterms

    Ocasio-Cortez made a stop in Ithaca as part of a late-September effort to mobilize infrequent Democratic voters across upstate New York.

    Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Visit Ithaca Ahead of Midterm ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Sep 4
    filing
    New York general-election certification lists Ocasio-Cortez vs. Hysenaj in NY-14

    New York's amended general-election certification dated September 4 placed Ocasio-Cortez as the Democratic nominee against Republican Diamant Hysenaj in NY-14, with Election Day set for November 3.

    New York Midterm Elections 2026 · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • New York Progressive Action Network organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ocasiocortez.com
  • 32BJ SEIU union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ocasiocortez.com
  • DC 37 union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; delegates announced endorsement March 25, 2026 for primary. ocasiocortez.com
  • Hotel and Gaming Trades Council union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ocasiocortez.com
  • UAW Region 9A union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ocasiocortez.com
  • New York League of Conservation Voters organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; also listed in NYLCV June 2026 primary endorsements document. ocasiocortez.com
  • Working Families Party organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ocasiocortez.com
  • National Nurses United union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ocasiocortez.com
  • New York State Nurses Association union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; also announced September 21, 2026 for general election. ocasiocortez.com
  • Stonewall Democrats organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ocasiocortez.com
  • UNITE HERE Local 100 union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ocasiocortez.com
  • 1199 SEIU union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ocasiocortez.com
  • Chippewa Democratic Club organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ocasiocortez.com
  • CWA-1 union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ocasiocortez.com
  • American Postal Workers Union union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ocasiocortez.com
  • National Women's Political Caucus organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ocasiocortez.com
  • SSEU Local 371 union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ocasiocortez.com
  • Teamsters Local 202 union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ocasiocortez.com
  • Committee of Interns and Residents–SEIU Healthcare union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ocasiocortez.com
  • Muslim Democratic Club of NY organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ocasiocortez.com
  • MoveOn organization
    Announced endorsement for her re-election in NY-14. front.moveon.org · Sep 21, 2026
  • New York State Nurses Association union
    Listed among NYSNA 2026 general election endorsements. nysna.org · Sep 21, 2026
  • New York League of Conservation Voters organization
    Listed among NYLCV 2026 primary endorsements. nylcv.org · Jun 24, 2026
  • Animal Wellness Action organization
    Sent a letter endorsing her re-election campaign for the Democratic nomination. animalwellnessaction.org · Jun 16, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Included Ocasio-Cortez among endorsed New York congressional candidates ahead of the primary. afge.org · Jun 2, 2026
  • DC 37 union
    DC 37 delegates formally announced endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez for the June 23, 2026 primary. dc37.net · Mar 25, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$32.61M
Spent
$20.38M
Cash on hand
$15.96M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8NY15148(opens in a new tab)

Sources 28

  1. [1] AOC Visits Syracuse, Links up with Riley on Ithaca Stop(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Hochul, AOC stump on data center ban common ground(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  3. [3] Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Statement on ICE Shooting in ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says Wages Are Falling Behind While Prices Skyrocket, Blames The Elite Waging 'Class War' On Working-Class Americans(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  5. [5] Hochul holds event with AOC in campaign’s final stretch but ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  6. [6] Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  7. [7] Endorsements - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  8. [8] More Perfect University Hosts Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  9. [9] Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Visits Buffalo as Statewide Tour to Motivate Voters Begins(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  10. [10] Representative Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Schumer Introduce ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  11. [11] AOC Tells Syracuse Supporters “It's Going to Take All of Us ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  12. [12] New York Midterm Elections 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  13. [13] NY Governor's Race: Hochul Up 19 Points Over Blakeman ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  14. [14] Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  15. [15] NYSNA 2026 General Election Endorsements | New York ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  16. [16] Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Visit Ithaca Ahead of Midterm ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  17. [17] [PDF] June 16, 2026 The Honorable Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez(opens in a new tab) Aug 23, 2026
  18. [18] NYLCV Gives Green 2026 Primary Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jun 24, 2026
  19. [19] Largest Federal Employees Union Endorses Slate of U.S. House Candidates Ahead of New York Primary(opens in a new tab) Jun 2, 2026
  20. [20] District Council 37 Delegates Endorse Candidates for 2026 Primary ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 25, 2026
  21. [21] Ocasio-Cortez Gives Floor Remarks Opposing Trump's Big ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 2, 2025
  22. [22] STATEMENT: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez on Violence in Israel and Palestine(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2023
  23. [23] Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez, Kaine, Velázquez, Castro, and Casar ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2023
  24. [24] Ocasio-Cortez Raises Concern Over Criminalization Provisions in ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 13, 2022
  25. [25] Reproductive Rights - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2021
  26. [26] Immigration | Representative Ocasio-Cortez(opens in a new tab) Aug 9, 2021
  27. [27] ocasio-cortez.house.gov › legislation › housingHousing - Representative Ocasio-Cortez(opens in a new tab) Aug 9, 2021
  28. [28] Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Was Asked About Defunding the Police ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 12, 2020
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