Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s mother Blanca Ocasio-Cortez is the most influential figure in AOC’s life as per the congresswoman’s own words. Blanca was a single mother who raised the congresswoman all on her own.
Alexandria became the youngest woman ever to be elected into Congress and she has attributed most of her success towards her mother who worked odd jobs to support her daughter. Learn more about the mother behind the youngest congresswoman in history.
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Quick Facts: Blanca Ocasio-Cortez: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Mom Age, Where Is She Now?
| Name | Blanca Ocasio-Cortez |
| Age | – |
| Gender | Female |
| Height | – |
| Nationality | Puerto-Rican/American |
| Profession | former Janitor and bus driver |
| Married/Single | Widowed |
| Husband | Sergio Ocasio-Cortez |
| Children | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez |
10 Facts About Blanca Ocasio-Cortez
Blanca Ocasio-Cortez’s age as per many estimates is in the 50 to 60-year-old range. She was born in Puerto Rico and met Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s father Sergio when he was vacationing in the country. He is a citizen of the US, born in the Bronx, and had relatives in Puerto Rico. Blanca and Sergio fell in love and tied the knot eventually moving to New York. There she and her husband lived in a poor neighborhood of the Bronx. Blanca did not speak a word of English when she came to New York. It was not until AOC was 5 years old when the family moved to a two-bedroom house. Her father passed away when the congresswoman was 19 years old and studying at Boston University. He fought a long battle with cancer but lost and her mother’s married life ended. Around 10 years later, she was elected into the House of representatives making history as she did. As her father did not have a will, Alexandria and her mom Blanca Ocasio-Cortez had to go to court to claim their Westchester home.They sold it at a profit and it helped with their financial struggles. Blanca worked as a bus driver and janitor among other odd jobs to pay the bills, right from when her daughter was 5 years old. She also supported her daughter’s dream of becoming a politician.In fact, she loved that her daughter was passionate about politics and nobody could shut her up. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7u7PRZ6WerF%2Bau3DDyKSgaJqclrukrYyompqrmaR6pLvRrZyzZZGhsrmtzZ2popldpLCiv8ioZJynoqmyu3nMqKRmmZeaeri0xKucZqGjYsCpsYynprBn
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