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Claire Valdez

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Claire Valdez

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NY-07 Democratic nominee?

$67.0K

JUN 27, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleState Representative

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyDemocratic Socialist

Age36 years old (Oct 12, 1989)

GenderFemale

LocationNew York

BackgroundNew York State Assemblymember

EducationColumbia University (worked in the visual arts program; alumnus status/degree not established)

Notable personal detailsClaire Valdez is a U.S. politician and union organizer serving in the New York State Assembly for District 37 (Queens) since January 1, 2025. She has worked with UAW Local 2110 at Columbia University, including serving on her unit’s bargaining committee and as unit chair. Valdez launched a campaign for the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in New York’s 7th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

The candidate supports taxing the wealthy and using public funds to expand social programs and public ownership initiatives. She advocates for policies such as a federal jobs guarantee, the Green New Deal, Medicare for All, and other pro‑worker spending priorities. Her public materials describe taxing the rich to create an economy that benefits working people.

Healthcare

The candidate supports Medicare for All and universal, government-funded health care; she pledges to sponsor Medicare for All on day one and to enact a single‑payer system at the state level (New York Health Act).

Immigration & Border

Supports dismantling and abolishing ICE, ending mass deportations, and pursuing immigration reform that legalizes the status of millions of immigrants. Advocates protecting immigrant communities and expanding pathways to legal status and citizenship.

Climate & Energy

Supports a Green New Deal-style federal program, aggressive decarbonization and retrofitting of public housing, federal cleanup of contaminated sites, publicly owned renewable energy, and climate action that creates union jobs and holds polluters accountable.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports efforts to address gun violence through legislation focused on victims, survivors, community-based violence prevention, and related public-safety measures. Has carried legislation addressing gun violence and advocated expanding victim services and funding for community anti-violence programs.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedMay 19, 2026

Claire Valdez is running in the Democratic primary for New York’s 7th Congressional District and is drawing attention as a progressive candidate focused on transgender rights, housing, and Medicare for All. Her campaign has picked up high-profile backing from Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders, and it has also reported strong grassroots fundraising. The race is competitive, with other candidates also unveiling major platforms and endorsements.

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Articles

TGThe Gateway Pundit21 hours ago