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Candidate: US House of Representatives / District 07

Claire Valdez (D)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani walks into a Bronx child care press conference arm in arm with New York Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant on Wednesday, June 24.
Politics

‘King of New York’: Mamdani’s 3-for-3 primary night puts NYC Democrats on notice

By Adam Daly
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Brooklyn

Brooklyn progressives soar to victory in 2026 Democratic primary

By Kirstyn Brendlen
DSA candidates Diana Moreno, Claire Valdez, Aber Kawas, David Orkin and Samantha Kattan celebrate after recording resounding victories in Tuesday night's primary.
Queens

Western Queens emerges as impregnable DSA fortress after resounding primary results

By Shane O’Brien
Democratic Socialists Diana Moreno, Samantha Kattan and David Orkin declared victory in their primary races Tuesday night. 
Queens

Western Queens Democratic Socialists of America candidates score hat trick in Assembly primary races

By Bill Parry
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Brooklyn

Claire Valdez wins Democratic primary in NY-7, defeats Antonio Reynoso in closely watched progressive battle

By Shane O’Brien, Gabriele Holtermann & Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Sen. Bernie Sanders joined progressive congressional candidates Brad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier at a get-out-the-vote rally at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on Thursday.
Brooklyn

Mamdani wants to change the Democratic Party. But can he get his House picks over the finish line in Tuesday’s primary?

By Adam Daly
State Sen. Mike Gianaris will endorse Assembly Member Claire Valdez to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez in NY-7 later on Tuesday.
Queens

EXCLUSIVE: Gianaris endorses Claire Valdez for NY-7

By Shane O’Brien
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Brooklyn

Who’s on the ballot, where to vote and more: Brooklyn Paper’s guide to the 2026 primary election

By Kirstyn Brendlen
NY-7 candidates Antonio Reynoso, Claire Valdez and Julie Won at the St. Pat's for All Parade on March 1. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.
Queens

NY-7 candidates take part in first televised debate ahead of June 23 primary

By Shane O’Brien
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Queens

NY’s 7th District, District 37 candidates outline platforms at Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association forum

By Paulina Albarracin
NY-7 candidates Antonio Reynoso, Claire Valdez and Julie Won at Sunday's St. Pat's for All Parade on March 1. All three candidates will take part in a forum on Wednesday night. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.
Queens

SCS to hold NY-7 candidate forum Wednesday night

By Shane O’Brien
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Brooklyn

Reynoso pledges to ‘fight for’ Puerto Rico if elected to Congress in NY-7

By Adam Daly
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Brooklyn

NY-7: Velázquez backs Reynoso’s Puerto Rico agenda in race for her House seat

By Adam Daly
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Queens

NY’s 7th District congressional candidates discuss key issues at Ridgewood Democratic Club forum

By Paulina Albarracin
Council Member Julie Won officially launched her congressional bid in March. Photo via Mackey Landey/Won campaign.
Queens

CM Julie Won picks up several AAPI endorsements ahead of NY-7 primary

By Shane O’Brien
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas with Attorney General Letitia James at a recent tenant event in LeFrak City. Photo via Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas.
Queens

AG Letitia James endorses González-Rojas for state Senate

By Shane O’Brien
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders joined Mayor Mamdani on day 9 of the nurses strike.
Politics

Bernie Sanders wades into NY-7 race to back Mamdani’s pick to replace Velázquez

By Adam Daly
NY-7 candidates Antonio Reynoso, Claire Valdez and Julie Won at Sunday's St. Pat's for All Parade on March 1. The race is one of the key political races to watch in western Queens this year. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.
Queens

The key political races to watch across Astoria and Long Island City

By Shane O’Brien
Council Member Julie Won officially launched her congressional bid on Sunday night. Photo via Mackey Landey/Won campaign.
Queens

CM Julie Won officially launches congressional campaign for NY-7

By Shane O’Brien
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

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