NYC DSA Urges Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Run for President
The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America passed a resolution encouraging Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to seek the presidency in 2028.
The Democratic Socialists of America New York City Chapter passed a resolution during its biennial convention on Saturday encouraging Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president in 2028. The measure passed 291 to 123, signaling the local chapter's intent to push for her candidacy, though the vote does not constitute an official endorsement.
Beyond national ambitions, the chapter established several local political priorities. Members approved a resolution pressuring Mayor Zohran Mamdani to upgrade the Office of Community Safety into a full department and to disband the Police Department’s Strategic Response Group. The group also voted to launch a membership drive specifically targeting Black and Latino members.
Not all proposals succeeded, as the chapter rejected a resolution opposing the demolition of the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea public housing developments. Co-chair Gustavo Gordillo noted that the group's vision remains ambitious, referencing a previous convention where the chapter endorsed the candidate who eventually became the mayor of New York City.
