Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Announces Bid for Top Democratic Role on Oversight Committee

The New York congresswoman aims to lead House Democrats in countering Trump's second term while advocating for working-class issues.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has formally launched her campaign to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, a position currently held by Rep. Jamie Raskin, who is moving to the Judiciary Committee.
Her bid sets up a contest with Rep. Gerry Connolly, a senior committee member with 16 years of experience in Congress, highlighting a generational divide within the Democratic Party.
Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the committee's dual role in holding the incoming Trump administration accountable and addressing economic inequality affecting working Americans.
If successful, Ocasio-Cortez, 35, would become one of the youngest committee leaders, reflecting a broader push for generational change in Democratic leadership.
House Democrats will decide between Ocasio-Cortez's progressive vision and Connolly's extensive experience as they prepare for a Republican-controlled Congress.