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Birth
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is born in the Bronx, New York. -
Graduation
Graduates from Boston University with a degree in economics and international relations. -
Protest
Travels to the Standing Rock Sioux reservation in North Dakota to protest the Dakota Access oil pipeline. -
Run for Congress
A leader of Brand New Congress calls and asks her to run for Congress in her home district, which includes parts of the Bronx and Queens. -
Primary Run
Officially kicks off her primary run against 10-term incumbent Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley. -
New Step
Quits her job as a bartender at Flats Fix. -
Endorsement
The New York City branch of the Democratic Socialists of America endorses Ocasio-Cortez. -
Campaign
The campaign releases an online video ad that goes viral within days. -
Points
Beats Crowley by 15 points. -
Joins Bernie
Joins Bernie Sanders on a swing around the country to campaign for progressive candidates. -
General Election
Wins the general election with 78% of the vote, becoming the first woman ever elected to Congress. -
Activist
Joins environmental activists to protest outside the then-House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's Office, causing a stir in Washington. -
Congress
Sworn in to Congress with the most diverse class in US history.