She was the first person to even challenge him in a primary in 14 years.

But how did this young woman from the Bronx become the woman now known as “AOC?”

“I have never seen that, or experienced it, really, in my adult life.”

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaking on mic

She also described herself as the “dorky kid” who did science projects on the environment.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez serious looking

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez smiling