Summary
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is considering running for president or the U.S. Senate in 2028. She has been expanding her reach across New York and the country, and has gathered support from people who previously worked with Bernie Sanders. Ocasio-Cortez has not yet made a decision about her political future.
Key Facts
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is thinking about running for either president or U.S. Senate in 2028.
- She has campaigned in areas outside her home district in Bronx and Queens, New York.
- Ocasio-Cortez has enhanced her presence online, gaining millions of followers on social media platforms.
- She has been supported in her efforts by former senior advisers to Bernie Sanders.
- A potential Senate race between Ocasio-Cortez and Chuck Schumer could occur in 2028.
- Ocasio-Cortez has made significant efforts to expand her fundraising through digital means.
- Her team has not confirmed her plans, but they are preparing for different opportunities.
- Ocasio-Cortez's rise in politics was notable due to her victory over an incumbent in 2018 and her progressive policy stance.
