Ex-Wall Street Banker Takes On AOC in New York Democratic Primary
- Martin Dolan says congresswoman has done little for district
- Ocasio-Cortez has advantage in name recognition, fundraising
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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A Wall Street veteran is mounting a long-shot challenge to US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York’s June 25 Democratic primary, marking the first intra-party battle she’s faced in four years.
Martin W. Dolan, 66, who spent 30 years working for Jefferies Financial Group Inc., Morgan Stanley and other financial firms, formally registered a campaign committee this week to run against Ocasio-Cortez. He now begins a month-long sprint to gather the necessary signatures to land a spot on the ballot for the 14th congressional district, which includes parts of northern Queens and the Bronx.