Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has said she has not ruled out seeking higher office in 2028, including a campaign for president or the U.S. Senate. The remarks, reported by NBC News, leave open two potential political paths without amounting to a formal announcement of a candidacy.
The possibility of a presidential bid has drawn attention because Ocasio-Cortez is a prominent figure in national Democratic politics. Coverage by other outlets has similarly focused on her decision to keep both a presidential campaign and a Senate run under consideration.
No specific campaign has been announced, and the timing, office and circumstances of any potential 2028 bid remain uncertain. Her comments are therefore being viewed as an indication that she is preserving her options rather than committing to a particular race.
The discussion adds Ocasio-Cortez’s name to broader speculation about the field of candidates who could seek major federal office in 2028. Any decision would likely depend on political developments, opportunities in the Senate and the presidential nomination process.
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