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AOC launches New York turnout tour to defend House seats

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 6:35 PM UTC · How we work

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez launched a statewide Democratic voter-turnout tour in New York.
She said protecting Democratic House seats is her top priority for the midterms.
She contributed $300,000 to New York Democrats, raising her total fundraising to $32 million since 2025.
She hinted at a 2028 Senate run against Chuck Schumer or a presidential bid.
She pledged to mobilize nearly 5,000 inactive voters after meeting Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez launched a statewide Democratic voter-turnout tour in New York.
She said protecting Democratic House seats is her top priority for the midterms.
She contributed $300,000 to New York Democrats, raising her total fundraising to $32 million since 2025.
She hinted at a 2028 Senate run against Chuck Schumer or a presidential bid.
She pledged to mobilize nearly 5,000 inactive voters after meeting Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan.