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- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez launched a New York Democratic voter-turnout tour, visiting Buffalo and Ithaca in September 2026.
- She met privately with Democratic Socialist Adam Bojak, whose campaign knocked on 25,000 doors and raised six-figure small-donor contributions.
- At a Buffalo organizer-training session, participants planned to target voters who missed the last two federal elections and face roll-purge.
- Local Republicans and moderate Democrats warned the progressive wing’s growing influence could alienate moderate voters.
