Overview

• Ocasio-Cortez raised over $9.5 million from 260,000 individual donors in Q1 2025, marking her strongest fundraising quarter to date.
• The campaign reported an average donation of $21, with no contributions from lobbyists or super PACs, underscoring her grassroots appeal.
• AOC enters Q2 with $8.2 million cash on hand, positioning her as a significant force within the Democratic Party.
• She has drawn large crowds at national rallies alongside Bernie Sanders, building momentum for progressive causes and leadership speculation.
• Polling suggests growing voter support for AOC, with some Democrats viewing her as a potential challenger to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.