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August 26, 2026
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Officially Rejoins Democratic Socialists of America Amid 2028 Presidential Speculation
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez officially rejoined the Democratic Socialists of America’s New York chapter in August 2026 after her membership lapsed in 2019.
- The DSA confirmed she is a member in good standing, clarifying that her previous lapse was unintentional.
- Ocasio-Cortez is viewed as a strong potential candidate for the 2028 presidential election, with her name frequently mentioned in polling for the Democratic primary.
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- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rejoins DSA after membership lapse of seven yearsAug 26, 2026 at 10:11 PM · The Guardian
- AOC’s socialist credentials face fresh scrutiny after glaring 7-year gap surfaces: ‘Very convenient’Aug 27, 2026 at 4:36 PM · Fox News
- AOC officially rejoins the Democratic Socialists as talk of her running in 2028 mountsAug 27, 2026 at 4:55 PM · Independent