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AOC survives Democratic primary challenge from former Wall Street banker Marty Dolan

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Published June 25, 2024, 9:19 p.m. ET

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez handily won her Democratic primary over a conservative-backed challenger Tuesday.

The far-left “Squad” member racked up enough votes to beat back a challenge from political newcomer Marty Dolan, according to the Associated Press, which called the race less than 20 minutes after polls closed at 9 p.m.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fought back a primary challenge from former Wall Street investor Marty Dolan.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fought back a primary challenge from former Wall Street investor Marty Dolan. GC Images
Marty Dolan stands in front of the New York City waterfront.
Marty Dolan had the backing of a conservative group. AP
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez votes at her polling site, Florence E. Smith Community Center.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez votes at her polling site, Florence E. Smith Community Center, on June 25, 2024. Gabriella Bass

The primary contest spilled beyond the confines of the 14th Congressional District’s Bronx and Queens boundaries, in large part because of Ocasio-Cortez’s national profile — and perhaps because of a conservative Texas group’s shaky grasp of New York City geography.

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The Texas-based Job Creators Network put up billboards in Times Square — far from the district — blasting the lefty congresswoman and endorsing Dolan, a former Wall Street investor.

“Hey AOC!” the billboard blared. “Time to pack it up.”

Back in the deep-blue district, the three-term Ocasio-Cortez is expected to keep her seat in the Nov. 5 general election.