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AOC Says She’ll Quit Politics If She Loses 2028

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 11:44 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she will quit politics if she runs in 2028 and loses.
She is weighing a 2028 presidential bid or a challenge to New York Senate seat held by Chuck Schumer.
She told strategist David Axelrod her ambition is “to change this country,” not just to hold office.
She disclosed she froze her eggs, citing personal considerations for future motherhood.

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U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she will quit politics if she runs in 2028 and loses.
She is weighing a 2028 presidential bid or a challenge to New York Senate seat held by Chuck Schumer.
She told strategist David Axelrod her ambition is “to change this country,” not just to hold office.
She disclosed she froze her eggs, citing personal considerations for future motherhood.