AOC test-runs a Senate bid in upstate New York
Summary
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is visiting upstate New York, meeting local leaders, and starting voter programs that could help her if she runs for the U.S. Senate. She has not decided yet whether she will run for Senate or for president in 2028.Key Facts
- AOC toured cities like Buffalo and Ithaca to boost Democratic voter turnout in the midterm elections.
- She met with Buffalo’s Mayor Sean Ryan and held a public event focused on voter engagement.
- These visits help her learn about voters outside her home area in Queens and the Bronx.
- AOC is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and appeared at events aligned with that group’s supporters.
- She has not made public visits to early primary states, unlike other potential presidential candidates.
- Some Democrats believe she would likely win if she ran for the open Senate seat in New York.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has not said if he will run for reelection, leaving the seat potentially open.
- AOC says her decision will focus on putting the country first and stopping President Trump’s administration, not just ideology or popularity.
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