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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rejoins Democratic Socialists of America

US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has rejoined the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in August 2026, after her membership had lapsed for seven years.

  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez initially joined the DSA in 2018 with a one-year membership.
  • Her membership lapsed in 2019 and was renewed in August 2026.
  • The DSA disclosed her membership status amid discussions about a potential 2028 presidential campaign.

US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has rejoined the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in August 2026, seven years after her initial membership lapsed. The 36-year-old New York representative first joined the national organisation in 2018 with a one-year membership.

The DSA confirmed on Tuesday night that Ocasio-Cortez is now a member in good standing, according to a report in City & State New York. The organisation stated it decided to disclose her membership details due to ongoing speculation about her potentially running for president in 2028.

In July 2024, the DSA had withdrawn its endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez at the request of NYC-DSA. This decision was reportedly due to her vote for a House resolution on antisemitism and her participation in a panel discussion.

Why this matters: The DSA stated that the status of Ocasio-Cortez's membership is essential information for its members, given discussions about a potential 2028 presidential campaign and chapters campaigning to draft her as a candidate.

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