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Ocasio-Cortez Ranks No. 3 on ActBlue, Raises Nearly $15 Million in First Half of 2025

The haul underscores her emergence as a grassroots fundraising center of gravity that rivals party committees.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks to the media after the House of Representatives voted to pass President Donald Trump's spending and tax bill, at the US Capitol on July 3.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez listens to testimony during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing at the US Capitol on March 5.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders participate in a stop on the ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour in Bakersfield, California, on April 15.

Overview

  • ActBlue data shows she trailed only the DNC and the DSCC for small-dollar donations, outpacing the DCCC and every individual candidate.
  • Her campaign reported nearly $15 million raised from about 736,000 contributions in the first half of 2025, averaging roughly $20 per donation.
  • Federal Election Commission filings list nearly $10 million cash on hand as of June 30.
  • A spring fundraising surge followed her appearances on Bernie Sanders’ Fighting Oligarchy tour, including a $9.6 million first quarter, supported by more than $500,000 in recent Facebook and Google ads geared to fundraising and list-building.
  • She has steered supporters to causes such as Gaza aid and boosted progressive candidates including Zohran Mamdani, while allies float potential 2028 bids as her team declines to discuss future plans.