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- Democrats are distancing from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) ahead of the November 2026 elections.
- Montana candidate Sam Forstag withdrew Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s endorsement and barred out-of-state campaigners for 40 days.
- Other Democratic candidates avoid Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez because internal polls suggest her presence could hurt their chances.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez placed fourth in a New York Times poll released Sept. 25, behind leader Kamala Harris.
