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AOC Tops 2028 Democratic Field, Backs Progressive Challengers

5/16/2026

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An AtlasIntel poll listed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez among the top names for the 2028 Democratic presidential field.
She is campaigning for candidates in Pennsylvania’s 3rd district, Montana’s 1st district, and a Georgia Senate race.
Her leadership PAC gave $5,000 to Sen. Jon Ossoff’s re-election campaign.
She and Sen. Bernie Sanders are touring states to back progressive challengers against moderates such as Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris.

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An AtlasIntel poll listed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez among the top names for the 2028 Democratic presidential field.
She is campaigning for candidates in Pennsylvania’s 3rd district, Montana’s 1st district, and a Georgia Senate race.
Her leadership PAC gave $5,000 to Sen. Jon Ossoff’s re-election campaign.
She and Sen. Bernie Sanders are touring states to back progressive challengers against moderates such as Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris.