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Candidate: Past Candidates

Claire Valdez (D)

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Claire is a UAW union organizer and the daughter of Mexican-American parents who worked long hours to support their family. For years, she juggled multiple jobs to get by. Her life changed when she joined her union: she got a say in her workplace, and when elected to union leadership, she proudly fought for better pay and benefits for workers across industries.

Claire doesn’t take a dime from corporations or real estate and will fight for what her neighbors need to lead healthy, fulfilling lives: permanently affordable housing, reliable public transit, universal childcare, and a future free from climate chaos.

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso speaks at La Flor in Woodside after New York State Attorney General Letitia James endorsed his campaign. Photo by Shane O'Brien.
Queens

AG Letitia James endorses Antonio Reynoso in bid for NY-7 Congressional seat

By Shane O’Brien
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Brooklyn

Working Families Party endorses Reynoso for congress, breaking with Mamdani

By Kirstyn Brendlen
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso at a campaign event earlier in January. Photo courtesy of Reynoso campaign.
Queens

WFP endorses Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in NY-7 Congressional race

By Shane O’Brien
Council Member Julie Won launched her campaign for NY-7 earlier in February.
Queens

Julie Won points to ‘lived experience’ as she enters congested Congressional race for NY-7

By Shane O’Brien
Pia Rahman at the LIC waterfront. Photo via Rahman campaign.
Queens

Pia Rahman launches campaign to succeed Claire Valdez in Queens’ 37th Assembly District

By Shane O’Brien
Council Member Julie Won speaks at a press conference celebrating the passage of the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan on the steps of City Hall Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Shane O'Brien.
Queens

Queens Council Member Julie Won announces run for New York’s 7th Congressional District

By Shane O’Brien
Samantha Kattan speaks at a launch party at the Windjammer in Ridgewood. Photo via Emily Teague.
Queens

DSA-backed Samantha Kattan officially launches campaign to succeed AM Valdez in District 37

By Shane O’Brien
Assembly Member Claire Valdez speaks at a campagin event at Brooklyn's Macri Triangle. Photo by Shane O'Brien.
Queens

Claire Valdez puts union advocacy front and center in bid to succeed Velázquez in NY-7

By Shane O’Brien
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso at a campaign event earlier in January. Photo courtesy of Reynoso campaign.
Queens

Antonio Reynoso touts experience in race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez

By Shane O’Brien
Assembly Member Claire Valdez speaks at a campagin event at Brooklyn's Macri Triangle. Photo by Shane O'Brien.
Queens

DSA endorses Claire Valdez in 7th Congressional District

By Shane O’Brien
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Brooklyn

Reynoso endorsed by Hotel and Gaming Trades Council in NY-7 Democratic primary

By Kirstyn Brendlen
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Brooklyn

Nydia Velázquez endorses Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in NY-7 congressional race

By Shane O’Brien
U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez has endorsed Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso to succeed her in NY-7.
Queens

Outgoing Rep. Velázquez endorses Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in race to succeed her

By Shane O’Brien
U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez has endorsed Brian Romero in the 34th Assembly District. Photo via Brian Romero.
Queens

Velázquez endorses Abdelhamid, Romero over DSA candidates in western Queens Assembly races

By Shane O’Brien
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Brooklyn

Assembly Member Claire Valdez launches congressional campaign in NY-7, will face Reynoso in primary

By Kirstyn Brendlen
Valdez was the overwhelming winner of the District 37 race in June 2024
Queens

Queens AM Claire Valdez launches campaign to replace Nydia Velázquez in Congress

By Shane O’Brien
The race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez in the 7th Congressional District is one of several Queens races to keep an eye on in 2026. Courtesy of Nydia Velázquez
Queens

Races to watch in 2026 that could alter political landscape in Queens

By Shane O’Brien
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Queens

Tenants rally in Sunnyside against Bronstein over alleged harassment, delays to repairs

By Shane O’Brien
Long Island City Partnership president Laura Rothrock delivers welcoming remarks at 2023 LIC Summit at The Museum of the Moving Image.
Queens

11th annual LIC Summit to take place at Museum of the Moving Image this Wednesday

By Shane O’Brien
23th Street, Long Island City, Queens, New York, USA - August 14th 2023: Old and modern high rise architecture in Long Island City. A new report by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has highlighted the economic growth and affordability challenges that the neighborhood is experiencing. Photo: Getty
Queens

State Comptroller DiNapoli report highlights growth, affordability challenges in western Queens

By Shane O’Brien
ssembly Member Jessica González-Rojas pictured with city and state elected officials, supporters, and neighbors at her Senate race fundraiser at the Queensboro. Photo: Kisha Bari/González-Rojas campaign.
Queens

González-Rojas picks up high-profile endorsements after officially launching campaign for Ramos’ Senate seat

By Shane O’Brien
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City Council passes Julie Won resolution calling on Albany to pass legislation aiding tenants displaced by fire

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Queens

Queens lawmakers condemn Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ as dangerous and unjust

By Shane O’Brien
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Protesters rally over COVID nursing home policy at Cuomo’s alleged Ridgewood campaign stop

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