# AOC seeks 80k NYC voters for midterm ballots

> AOC targets 80,000 inactive NYC voters to boost Democratic turnout ahead of midterms.
- Title: AOC seeks 80k NYC voters for midterm ballots · New York Post
- Summary: AOC targets 80,000 inactive NYC voters to boost Democratic turnout ahead of midterms. AOC's Project Reactivation aims to reengage 80,000 inactive NYC voters…
- Keywords: alexandria ocasio-cortez, nyc voters, project reactivation, midterm elections, inactive voters, democrats, new york city, news, entertainment, AOC, seeks, 80k
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/21/us-news/aoc-launching-search-for-as-many-as-80k-inactive-nyc-voters-to-cast-ballots-ahead-of-midterm-elections
- Published: 2026-10-21T23:10:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alexandria ocasio-cortez, nyc voters, project reactivation, midterm elections, inactive voters, democrats, new york city, news, entertainment
## AOC targets inactive voters
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urges supporters to find 80,000 inactive NYC voters for midterm ballots.

> These voters are at risk of being purged from the voter file. In new york city alone, there are over 80,000 inactive voters
## Inactive voter definition
A voter becomes inactive if they skip two federal elections or ignore address change notices.
## City BOE data
New York City has 446,479 inactive voters on its voting rolls.
## Voter reactivation path
Inactive voters can update registration to active status through voter training sessions.
## AOC's midterms focus
AOC is targeting inactive voters on her home turf to win back the house.
## Voter reactivation challenges
Many inactive voters have moved or died, making reengagement difficult.
## Key takeaway

AOC's Project Reactivation aims to reengage 80,000 inactive NYC voters before midterms.