New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani (left), State Assemblywoman Claire Valdez (right) (photo via Fox News on X)
New York State Assemblywoman Claire Valdez, who was backed by Communist New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America, won the Democratic Primary for New York House District 7.
Among the policies Valdez ran on are “Unions for all,” “Housing for all,” “Medicare for all,” “Abolish ICE and Protect Immigrants,” “A Puerto Rico for its people” (statehood), “Transit for All,” “Queer and trans liberation” (free transgender surgeries), “Garunteed reproductive justice” (abortion on demand), and “education at every stage of life” (free college).
Valdez’s platform for immigration reads, “Donald Trump’s violent and inhumane immigration policy has created a national emergency. ICE is killing people in detention and in the streets, ripping families apart, and sowing distrust and fear in cities across the country.” It further calls for the abolition of ICE and payment of reparations for illegal aliens.
“First, we must abolish ICE. It’s barely more than two decades old and has become a rogue agency that sews terror. We will build the political power to replace our current system with one that centers humanity and dignity of all people, and that invests in safe, efficient pathways to full citizenship. We will stand with our immigrant neighbors and ensure that those targeted by ICE receive reparative justice. At the same time, we must address the root causes of migration, from the political and economic instability created by U.S. intervention to the escalating impacts of climate change. We cannot afford Democrats in Congress who stand for anything less,” it continues.
Decision Desk called the race for Valdez shortly after 9 pm ET.Decision Desk HQ projects Claire Valdez wins the NY US House 7 Democratic Primary#DecisionMade: 9:17 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/iU1AYeY56M— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) June 24, 2026
Valdez won handily in the four-way race, beating her closest competitor, Antonio Reynoso, by over 20 points.
As Politico notes, all four contenders are critical of Israel and have attacked the nation for “genocide” in Gaza. Valdez attacked Reynoso for taking longer to accuse Israel of genocide and for taking donations from the real estate industry.
Per Politico:
Valdez, who has served in the Assembly representing Queens since last year, was boosted by the city chapter of the DSA and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Her major competitor was Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who had the backing of the state Working Families Party and Velázquez.
The dynamics of those competing interests loomed over the campaign, exposing tensions among progressive Democrats.The 7th District, which covers parts of Brooklyn and Queens, has been dubbed the “Commie Corridor.” That’s a nod to the DSA’s electoral power there — which it flexed during last year’s June mayoral primary when Mamdani enjoyed some of his strongest results in that district.While the candidates agreed on most policy positions, Valdez and Reynoso spent months sparring over who had the most ironclad progressive values. Complicating matters further for them was New York City Council member Julie Won, who had the support of notable Asian American organizations and elected officials but struggled to gain enough traction to emerge as a real threat. Public defender Vichal Kumar was also on the ballot.All three Mamdani-backed Congressional candidates won their races for the House tonight.As The Gateway Pundit reported, a Mamdani-backed candidate, former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, also won his race, trouncing incumbent Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman. Democratic Socialist Darializa Chevalier also ousted longtime incumbent Democrat Rep. Adriano Espaillat.BREAKING: Far-Left Mamdani-Backed Candidate BOOTS Incumbent Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman in New York House Primary in Landslide
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