Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a former waitress and bartender, burst onto the national scene in 2018, making history as the youngest woman ever elected to Congress at the time, when she triumphantly secured her first political office by defeating the incumbent Representative Joseph Crowley in the primary election for the Democratic Party nomination for New York's 14th Congressional District.
This remarkable achievement was preceded by her involvement in the 2016 US Presidential Election, where she played a crucial role on the Bernie Sanders campaign, gaining valuable experience and insight into the world of politics.
Born and raised in the vibrant and diverse borough of the Bronx, Ocasio-Cortez's roots in New York City undoubtedly shaped her perspective and informed her dedication to public service.
Subsequent to her election, she went on to win the general election, solidifying her position as the representative for New York's 14th Congressional District.
