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American politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019, defeating Democratic incumbent Joseph Crowley in a shocking primary upset. Ocasio-Cortez won the seat, which represents New York's 14th congressional district, after running a grassroots campaign that highlighted a progressive political agenda.

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Also Known As AOC
Born October 13, 1989 (age 35) • New York City • New York
Title / Office House of Representatives (2019-), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Notable Family Members daughter of Sergio Ocasio-Roman • daughter of Blanca Ocasio-Cortez • sister of Gabriel Ocasio-Cortez
Education Yorktown High School (Yorktown Heights, New York) • Boston University (B.A., 2011)
Founder Of Brook Avenue Press
Twitter Handle @RepAOC
Instagram Username aoc

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Where is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was born and raised in the Bronx.
Where did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez go to college?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attended Boston University, where she graduated in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in economics and international relations.
What degree does Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez graduated cum laude from Boston University in 2011 with a bachelor of arts degree in economics and international relations.
Where is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's district?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez represents New York's 14th congressional district, which includes parts of the Bronx and Queens.
Does Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have siblings?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has one brother, Gabriel Ocasio-Cortez.
Who are Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's parents?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was born to Sergio Ocasio-Roman, an architect born in the Bronx, and Blanca Ocasio-Cortez, who was born in Puerto Rico. Ocasio-Roman died while Alexandria was in her sophomore year of college at Boston University.

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  • Ocasio-Cortez's high school microbiology project won second place in the microbiology category at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in 2007.
  • Ocasio-Cortez was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives at the age of 29, making her the youngest woman to be elected to the House.

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