~70%Share of donations from small donors ($200 or less). Congress average: 27.6%.OpenSecrets
$20Average individual donation to her 2026 campaign
0.3%Share of 2024 cycle money from PACs
$0Pro-Israel PAC money received
"I was expecting the corruption to be much more subtle. This was basically a bag filled with cash."
Corbin Trent, AOC communications director, on the 2018 AIPAC approach
Voting record on Israel
| Vote or action | Ocasio-Cortez | AIPAC position |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Iron Dome $1B replenishment | Present (had planned to vote no) | Yes |
| April 2024 Israel emergency aid ($14.3B) | No | Yes |
| Gaza ceasefire resolutions | Supported | Opposed |
| Conditions on weapons to Israel | Supported | Opposed |
| Pledge to vote no on all Israel military aid, including "defensive" | Yes (American Prospect, 2026) | Opposed |
The Gap
NY-14 is a safe Democratic seat. A primary challenge funded from outside would likely fail and draw national coverage. The threat of outside spending carries weight in competitive districts. It carries little in hers.