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AOC Leads New Hampshire Democratic Primary, Beats Buttigieg

7/23/2026

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UNH poll released July 22 shows Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) leading the Democratic primary in New Hampshire with 22% support, overtaking Pete Buttigieg at 21%.
Among Republican voters, 36% favor Vice President JD Vance (approval +62) over Marco Rubio, 66% want the nominee to build on President Donald Trump’s presidency, and 28% prefer a different direction.
On July 18, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders campaigned in Michigan for progressive candidates.

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UNH poll released July 22 shows Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) leading the Democratic primary in New Hampshire with 22% support, overtaking Pete Buttigieg at 21%.
Among Republican voters, 36% favor Vice President JD Vance (approval +62) over Marco Rubio, 66% want the nominee to build on President Donald Trump’s presidency, and 28% prefer a different direction.
On July 18, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders campaigned in Michigan for progressive candidates.