Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Minn. Candidate For Congress

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Self-described democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, whose recent win in New York's Democratic primary sent shockwaves through the party's establishment wing, is asking Minnesotans to support Ilhan Omar for Congress.

Omar, who currently represents a portion of Minneapolis in the state House, is now running for Rep. Keith Ellison's seat in Congress.

Ellison withdrew from his re-election campaign earlier this year to run for Minnesota Attorney General.

Ocasio-Cortez tweeted out her endorsement for Omar Friday.

"Thank you for your support, sister," Omar responded on Twitter. "It’s time we change the face of Congress. I can’t wait to serve with you."

Ocasio-Cortez, a rising progressive star, has been stumping for like-minded candidates across the Midwest since her upset win back in June.

The former Bernie Sanders campaign staffer believes Democratic candidates can find success in the upcoming midterms by endorsing progressive policies including Medicare for all and tuition-free college.

However, it's not yet clear if her campaign style that worked in the Bronx can translate to success in the Midwest.

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Photo: Congressional nominee Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stands with Zephyr Teachout after endorsing her for New York City Public Advocate on July 12, 2018 in New York City. The two liberal candidates held the news conference in front of the Wall Street bull in a show of standing up to corporate money. Ocasio-Cortez shocked the Democratic political community recently after an upset win against Representative Joe Crowley in the New York Democratic primary. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)