The next AOC? Young Democrats are aiming to topple incumbents inside their own party

Frustrated with their party's response to President Trump, a wave of young Democrats are challenging incumbents in safe blue districts, hoping to mirror Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's upset win in 2018.

Apr 23, 2025 - 11:18
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The next AOC? Young Democrats are aiming to topple incumbents inside their own party
From left, Saikat Chakrabarti, Kat Abughazaleh and Elijah Manley are among a crop of young Democrats challenging longtime incumbents in solidly blue districts across the country ahead of next year

Frustrated with their party's response to President Trump, a wave of young Democrats are challenging incumbents in safe blue districts, hoping to mirror Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's upset win in 2018.

(Image credit: Saikat Chakrabarti, Kat Abughazaleh, Elijah Manley)