Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became a national sensation after she won the Democratic primary in New York’s 14th congressional district. Ocasio-Cortez, born in the Bronx and of Puerto Rican descent, beat Rep. Joe Crowley, who some have referred to as “one of the most powerful Democrats in the House.” Ocasio-Cortez is a self-described socialist, and has made campaign promises some see as radical, such as abolishing ICE and supporting Medicare for All. In this personal interview with Latino USA, we get to know the young Latina candidate who is changing the face of the Democratic Party.