Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has successfully secured reelection for her U.S. House seat in New York on Tuesday. Known by her initials AOC, she has emerged as a prominent and vocal advocate for progressive politics on a national scale. Her initial rise to prominence came in 2018 when she made headlines by defeating long-serving incumbent Joe Crowley in a Democratic primary, a move that surprised many within the party establishment. This victory made her the youngest woman to ever be elected to Congress at the age of 29.

Ocasio-Cortez represents various neighborhoods within the Bronx and Queens in New York City and is affiliated with an informal group of progressive representatives in the House, commonly referred to as “the Squad.” As the results rolled in, she was officially declared the winner at 9:04 p.m. EST, further solidifying her influence and presence in the legislative body. Throughout her term, she has advocated for several progressive policies and has been a key figure in discussions surrounding social and economic reforms.