Joe Crowley

Joseph Crowley (born March 16, 1962) is an American politician and lobbyist who served as U.S. Representative from New York's 14th congressional district from 1999 to 2019. In 2018, he was defeated by Democratic primary challenger Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in what was viewed as one of the largest upsets of the midterm elections. During his tenure, Crowley served as Chair of the House Democratic Caucus from 2017 to 2019, as well as the local chairman of the Queens County Democratic Party from 2006 to 2019. He previously served in the New York State Assembly from 1987 to 1998. After leaving Congress, he joined the Washington, D.C., lobbying and law firm Squire Patton Boggs.