Ocasio-Cortez leads Schumer in 2028 New York Senate primary poll: Survey

WASHINGTON

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is leading Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer by 19 points in a potential 2028 New York Democratic Senate primary, a new poll showed Friday.

The survey by progressive think tank Data for Progress found 55% of Democratic likely voters favored or leaned toward Ocasio-Cortez, compared to 36% for Schumer. Nine percent are undecided.

The poll follows Schumer’s vote last month to advance a Republican-backed funding bill that averted a government shutdown -- a move that drew criticism from many Democrats.

“This poll really does show that Democrats are united in just wanting to stand up,” said Data for Progress Executive Director Danielle Deiseroth.

Ocasio-Cortez has not announced a Senate run, but the poll comes amid growing efforts to elevate her profile as a potential future leader of the Democratic Party.