Claire Valdez takes Assembly District 37 race in western Queens, championing Democratic socialism

Claire Valdez emerged victorious in the Assembly District 37 race, winning by a substantial 27-point margin over Johanna Carmona— and thumping the incumbent Juan Ardila, who generated about 10% of the votes.

Valdez, who brought in 58.6% of the vote, led in every precinct in Ridgewood and Long Island City and all but one in Sunnyside.