Who Is Running in New York Congressional District 14th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
(Incumbent)Economy
HighAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez supports a Green New Deal and a Federal Jobs Guarantee to create high-wage union jobs and address unemployment, providing a livable wage, healthcare, and leave. She advocates for an economy where workers share profits and corporations cannot endlessly drive up prices. She helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act to institute a 15% minimum tax rate on wealthy corporations and cap insulin costs, and actively pushes for affordable child care, viewing it as a public good.
Immigration
HighAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez advocates for a path to citizenship for all undocumented immigrants, including DREAMers, citing their integral role in communities and the economy and the need for humanity and dignity in policy. She has supported legislation like the 9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act to provide citizenship pathways. She consistently voted against bills perceived as restrictive, such as the Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025 and the Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act, and calls for abolishing ICE.
Healthcare
HighRepresentative Ocasio-Cortez supports expanding access to healthcare, advocating for the Medicare for All Act of 2021 (H.R.1976) to guarantee healthcare for all. She also urges extending the Affordable Care Act through 2026 and helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act to lower prescription drug costs. Additionally, she criticizes monopolistic practices in the healthcare industry, citing concerns about higher costs for patients and calling for legislation to promote competition.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez |
|---|---|
| Economy | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supports a Green New Deal and a Federal Jobs Guarantee to create high-wage union jobs and address unemployment, providing a livable wage, healthcare, and leave. She advocates for an economy where workers share profits and corporations cannot endlessly drive up prices. She helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act to institute a 15% minimum tax rate on wealthy corporations and cap insulin costs, and actively pushes for affordable child care, viewing it as a public good. High |
| Immigration | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez advocates for a path to citizenship for all undocumented immigrants, including DREAMers, citing their integral role in communities and the economy and the need for humanity and dignity in policy. She has supported legislation like the 9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act to provide citizenship pathways. She consistently voted against bills perceived as restrictive, such as the Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025 and the Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act, and calls for abolishing ICE. High |
| Healthcare | Representative Ocasio-Cortez supports expanding access to healthcare, advocating for the Medicare for All Act of 2021 (H.R.1976) to guarantee healthcare for all. She also urges extending the Affordable Care Act through 2026 and helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act to lower prescription drug costs. Additionally, she criticizes monopolistic practices in the healthcare industry, citing concerns about higher costs for patients and calling for legislation to promote competition. High |
| Climate & Energy | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez strongly supports climate action, evidenced by her advocacy for the Green New Deal, which aims to create jobs and transition to renewable energy for a net-zero carbon economy by 2030. She consistently votes against measures detrimental to environmental protections, achieving scores such as 100% from the League of Conservation Voters in multiple years. She links climate policies to making life more affordable for constituents. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez strongly supports abortion and reproductive rights. She co-sponsored and voted for the Women’s Health Protection Act to codify abortion rights and rejects restrictions on reproductive healthcare, advocating for the repeal of the Hyde Amendment. Ocasio-Cortez also led a letter demanding reversal of guidance that threatens global reproductive freedoms, asserting such programs advance human rights. She encourages men to participate in discussions on the issue. High |
| Foreign Policy | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez consistently votes against the National Defense Authorization Act, citing concerns over the large military budget and insufficient funding for domestic issues. She advocates for a foreign policy centered on human rights, diplomacy, and the working class, moving away from interventionism and imperialism. She also urged the Senate to block weapons transfers to the Israeli government and submitted amendments to the NDAA promoting human rights and fighting climate change. High |
| Education | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez advocates for tuition-free public colleges and trade schools and supports the full cancellation of all outstanding federal and private student loans. She emphasizes the right to an affordable, high-quality education, from pre-K through post-secondary levels, and is the lead House sponsor for the Child Care for Every Community Act. She also backs increased federal funding for K-12 schools and programs like Head-Start and TRIO. High |
| Gun Policy | Representative Ocasio-Cortez strongly supports gun reform legislation, including the Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill signed in 2022. This bill expanded background checks for young buyers, broadened prohibitions for domestic abusers, and encouraged state red flag laws. She also advocates for new background check requirements for private firearm transfers and criminalizing the import or sale of certain firearms, citing the need to prevent violence. High |
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