Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

By jenperez

  • 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.