Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 'not planning' a primary challenge to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is not planning on challenging New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in the 2024 Democratic parimary, a spokesperson said New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez isn't preparing to challenge incumbent Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, her Democratic colleague, during next year's election cycle, a spokesperson said. "She is not planning to run for Senate in 2024. She is not planning to primary Gillibrand," Lauren Hitt told Politico in an article published on Sunday. Hitt declined to comment to ABC News beyond that statement. The news removes a potential complication in New York's 2024 Senate race. No serious contender has come forward against Gillibrand, who first joined the Senate in 2009 and who launched her reelection bid in January amid chatter about a possible primary challenge r from her left. MORE: New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand launches reelection bid Whomever wins the Democratic primary next year will be the heavy favorite in the general e...