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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questions whether a Latina can be elected president
The New York Democrat says a White House run, Senate bid or House stay remain under consideration as Democrats debate their party’s direction.
- New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is weighing a 2028 presidential campaign, stating she will decide on her future after the upcoming midterm elections in a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times.
- Ocasio-Cortez told The New York Times she considers her identity as a Latina and a woman when weighing a White House bid, stating, "This country has never elected a female president. Why are we pretending that this is not a factor?"
- Federal Election Commission records show her campaign reported more than $32.6 million in receipts between January 2025 and June 30, 2026, while she donated $300,000 to help New York Democrats boost midterm turnout.
- Abandoning her House seat to run for president would end her congressional career if she lost, presenting an "all or nothing" risk; she also considers a primary challenge against New York Sen. Chuck Schumer.
- Her deliberations come as Democrats debate the party's ideological direction; Ocasio-Cortez, aligned with Sen. Bernie Sanders, said her ambition centers on healthcare and wages rather than "a title or a seat.
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(LPL) – New York Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, of Puerto Rican descent, is considering the possibility of running for President of the United States in 2028, although she has made it clear that she has not yet made a decision. 36-year-old Congresswoman said she will define her next political step after [...]
AOC Says She Will Consider 2028 Presidential Run After Midterms: 'Every Element' Is Under Consideration'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's choices are to remain in the House, seeking the New York Senate seat currently held by Chuck Schumer, or launching a campaign for president.
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