AOC weighs 2028 bid, notes gender and Latina identity could influence electability

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said in a wide-ranging New York Times interview that she will decide on a 2028 presidential run after the upcoming midterms, weighing how her gender, Latina heritage and age could affect electability—especially since no woman has yet been elected president. She acknowledged that publicly discussing these realities can be unpopular in U.S. politics and did not commit to a run, while considering other paths such as reelection or a Senate bid. She’s also been active raising support for Democrats in New York and detailing personal life moments, including fertility treatment to freeze eggs and an ended long-term relationship.