Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, 32 Years Old

Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is one of the most talked-about politicians in the United States. A self-described democratic socialist, she has become a leading voice for progressive causes in the Democratic Party. Born and raised in New York City, Ocasio Cortez attended Boston University, where she majored in economics and international relations. After college, Cortez worked as a community organizer in the Bronx.

In 2018, she stunned the political establishment by defeating incumbent Joe Crowley in the primary election for New York’s 14th congressional district. Cortez has also become a popular figure on social media, using her platform to reach out to young people and engage with her constituents.