Instant Alert: Rep. Joseph Crowley loses New York primary for 11th term to political newcomer Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Rep. Joseph Crowley loses New York primary for 11th term to political newcomer Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by on Jun 26, 2018, 10:48 PM Advertisement Rep. Joseph Crowley has been defeated by 28-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the Democratic congressional primary in New York. Crowley had been considered a candidate to become the next House speaker if Democrats win the majority. Ocasio-Cortez, who has never held elected office, ran a low-budget campaign and was outspent by an 18-1 margin. In a shocking upset, Rep. Joseph Crowley has been defeated by a 28-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the Democratic congressional primary in New York. Crowley had been considered a candidate to become the next House speaker if Democrats win the majority. Ocasio-Cortez, who has never held elected office, ran a low-budget campaign and was outspent by an 18-1 margin. She won the endorsement of some influential groups on the party's left, including MoveOn, and has been a community organizer in the Bronx. Crowley has been in Congress since 1999. He represents New York's 14th Congressional District, which includes parts of the Bronx and Queens. Crowley congratulated Ocasio-Cortez on her win: "I want nothing but the best for Ms. Ocasio-Cortez," Crowley said. "I want her to be victorious." Republican candidate Anthony Pappas is running unopposed. SEE ALSO: Trump rails against lawmaker for Russia investigation comments possibly made 'in a near drunken state'   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011