Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (/ oʊˌkɑːsioʊ kɔːrˈtɛz /; [1] born October 13, 1989), also known by her initials as AOC, is an American politician and activist. She became the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district in 2019. This includes the eastern part of the Bronx and parts of north-central Queens in New York City., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American politician and activist who began representing New York’s 14th congressional district (NY-14) in 2019. Taking office at the age of 29, she became the youngest woman to serve in the U.S. Congress., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (commonly referred to by her initials, AOC) is the youngest woman and youngest Latina to ever serve in the United States Congress. She is most well known for her progressive politics, community activism, and her wide-reaching social media presence., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing New York's 14th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2019. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. Ocasio-Cortez, also known as AOC, was born in The Bronx in 1989., What People Are Saying Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Fox News in April when asked about her future plans: "This moment isn't about campaigns, or elections, or about politics., Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, right, named Zohran Mamdani, left, to head her slate of ranked-choice candidates for mayor of New York City..