Dems Choose 74-Year-Old Gerry Connolly Over AOC for Key Committee Role

House Democrats voted to recommend Rep. Gerry Connolly for the party’s top spot on the House Oversight Committee over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

December 17, 2024 · 1 min · 41 words · Yvonne Moore

The move was a hit for the 35-year-old Ocasio-Cortez, but she pressed on with her candidacy.

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been gathering support for the 74-year-old candidate behind the scenes.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Gerry ConnollySteven Ferdman/GC Images; Zach Gibson/Getty Images