Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just won a House primary as a write-in — for a district she wasn’t intending to run in
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is apparently so popular that she won a primary in a New York congressional district she wasn’t even intending to compete in.
Ocasio-Cortez, the newly minted Democratic nominee for New York’s 14th Congressional District, won a Reform Party write-in primary in the 15th Congressional District next door in the Bronx. Her (second) surprise win was first reported by the New York Daily News’ Kenneth Lovett.
Last month Ocasio-Cortez made waves in the Democratic Party by beating her primary opponent, the House Democratic Caucus chair, Rep. Joe Crowley. He’s a longtime member of Congress and Queens party boss who was being talked about as a future House speaker. Ocasio-Cortez is a 28-year-old Latina and Democratic socialist, whose win has galvanized progressives around the nation.
The New York City Board of Elections certified the latest result, but Ocasio-Cortez has made it clear she won’t actually be challenging Serrano or running for elections in two different districts.
“While I am honored that so many Bronxites are excited about our campaign, I will remain the Dem nominee for NY-14,” she tweeted.
https://www.vox.com/2018/7/11/17560...york-15th-congressional-district-reform-party
