Who is Joe Crowley?

Joe Crowley is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served as a U.S. Congressman for New York's 14th congressional district from 1999 until 2019. He held various leadership positions, including chairing the House Democratic Caucus. In 2018, he was defeated in a primary election by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, which garnered significant media attention and marked a shift in the Democratic Party's landscape. Crowley has also been involved in local and state politics, as well as various civic and charitable organizations.