AOC Weighs Running for Top Democratic Position on Oversight Committee, Setting Up Potential Clash With James Comer

The N.Y. Democrat is "interested" in running for chair of the House Oversight Committee at a time when younger members are challenging their elder colleagues. (Credit: Getty Images)

Rep. Alexandria-Ocasio Cortez is eyeing running for the top Democratic position on the Oversight Committee, she told reporters. If she runs for the job, the New York Democrat would become the highest profile and youngest candidate in a series of contested committee battles across the House Democratic caucus.

"I'm interested," she said in comments confirmed by a spokesperson.