Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Democrat Representative of New York's 14th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

October 13, 1989 (34 years old)

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Born in 1989 in the Bronx, New York City
Youngest woman ever to serve in the United States Congress
Attended Boston University, double-majoring in international relations and economics, graduated cum laude
Worked as an activist, waitress, and bartender before running for Congress
First female member of the Democratic Socialists of America elected to Congress
Advocates for a progressive platform including Medicare for All, tuition-free public college, a federal jobs guarantee, a Green New Deal, and abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Gained national recognition by defeating a 10-term incumbent in the Democratic primary for New York's 14th congressional district in 2018
Noted for her substantial social media presence
Involved in various committees and caucuses, including the Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the Congressional Progressive Caucus
Supports transitioning to a single-payer healthcare system, labor rights including a $15 minimum wage, and has called for the impeachment of President Trump citing violations of the Emoluments Clause
Criticized for comparing detention centers for undocumented immigrants under the Trump administration to "concentration camps"
Endorsed Bernie Sanders in the 2020 presidential election and formed a PAC called Courage to Change to support progressive candidates
Has been involved in discussions and legislation related to environmental policy, foreign policy, governance, healthcare, social issues, and more