Progressives Urge Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Challenge Chuck Schumer in 2028 Senate Race

Progressive activists are increasingly encouraging Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to challenge Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for his Senate seat in the 2028 election. This surge in calls follows democratic socialist candidates' recent wins in New York Democratic primaries, signaling a shift within the party's progressive wing.

The developments set up a challenging decision for Ocasio-Cortez, who many view as the progressive figure most capable of succeeding Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in the Senate. Schumer's seat is seen as a pivotal opportunity for progressives to expand their influence.

— Helen Huiskes, The Hill

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• The Hill: New York primaries spur progressive calls for Ocasio-Cortez to challenge Schumer