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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
U.S. representative from New York; re-elected in November 2026.
Latest move
No major news found in the last 7 days.Her campaign sent allies a memo on her midterm work, advising how to answer whether they support her running for president or for Senate in New York. static.foxnews.com ↗ · Nov 3
Are they running in 2028?
Has spoken about a possible run but is reported to be reluctant.
en.wikipedia.org ↗ · Aug 2026
Where Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stands
12 of 12 issues have a clear enough record to place on our scale. Dates show how recent each source is, and older statements may not reflect current views.
Cost of living
Backed a 2026 proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour.
More gov. supportMore free market
foxbusiness.com ↗ · May 2026
Health care
Cosponsored the Medicare for All Act of 2025, which would set up a national Medicare-for-All health insurance program.
Public optionPrivate choice
govinfo.gov ↗ · Apr 2025 · legiscan.com ↗ Apr 2025
Immigration
Wrote in a 2025 campaign fundraising email that ICE "is a rogue agency that should not exist."
Expand pathwaysStricter limits
spectrumlocalnews.com ↗ · May 2025
Abortion
Co-led a 2026 House letter urging the State Department to reverse a policy the members said threatens reproductive freedom abroad.
Protect accessRestrict access
ocasio-cortez.house.gov ↗ · Feb 2026
Taxes
Cosponsored the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026, an annual 2% tax on net worth over $50 million and 3% over $1 billion.
Fund programsCut taxes
warren.senate.gov ↗ · Mar 2026
Crime & safety
Objected to New York City police pay raises during cuts to schools and pools, saying "We are defunding safety."
Reform-focusedEnforcement-focused
foxnews.com ↗ · Apr 2023
Education
After the 2023 Supreme Court student-loan ruling, said "Congress has given the president this authority" to pursue debt relief.
More public fundingMore school choice
digital-release.thehill.com ↗ · Jul 2023
Climate & energy
Reintroduced the Green New Deal resolution in 2023 and said "we need bold big climate action, and we need it now."
Faster clean-energy shiftPrioritize energy costs
digital-release.thehill.com ↗ · Apr 2023 · foxnews.com ↗ Apr 2023
Foreign policy
Called the Iran war "unlawful," "unnecessary" and "catastrophic"; backed the War Powers Resolution.
More engaged abroadFocus at home
washingtonexaminer.com ↗ · Mar 2026
Trade & tariffs
Criticized Trump's planned tariffs on Colombia, saying "WE pay the tariffs, not Colombia."
Open tradeTariffs to protect industry
digital-release.thehill.com ↗ · Jan 2025
Guns
Signed a 2025 letter urging New York Republicans to cosponsor H.R. 18, a bill requiring background checks on all gun sales.
Stricter gun lawsProtect gun rights
mikethompson.house.gov ↗ · Aug 2025
AI & technology
Supports a data center pause and is leading a moratorium bill in the House.
More regulationFewer rules
axios.com ↗ · Aug 2026
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