AOC rejoins Democratic Socialists of America as 2028 speculation grows

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) renewed her membership in the Democratic Socialists of America this month after the organization discovered she had not formally been a member for nearly seven years.

AOC rejoins Democratic Socialists of America as 2028 speculation grows

TL;DR

  • Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has renewed her membership with the Democratic Socialists of America.
  • Her membership had lapsed for nearly seven years, expiring in 2019.
  • The renewal took place in August 2026.
  • The DSA confirmed Ocasio-Cortez is a member in good standing.