Claire Valdez
IrelandpoliticianFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.03%Claire Valdez is a state representative known for her advocacy on social justice issues, including healthcare and education reforms. Recently, she was arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest at Senator Chuck Schumer’s office in New York City, where she joined activists in calling for humanitarian aid to Gaza amidst ongoing conflict.
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Claire Valdez won the nomination for an open New York congressional seat.
DSA co-chair can't define a millionaires tax rate on air in interview
United States· 2026-08-10
Candidate Claire Valdez advocates for policies such as Medicare for All and abolishing ICE.
NY Assembly nominee Brian Romero removes GoFundMe for rent and groceriesUnited States· 2026-08-02
Valdez's campaign focused on Israel's actions in Gaza.
Democrats remain split over their longstanding leniency towards Netanyahu – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-24
Claire Valdez had criticisms of Israel’s devastation of Gaza.
Democrats face internal and public reckoning over stance on Israel and Gaza – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-24Claire Valdez was also endorsed by Mayor Mamdani and won in the New York congressional primaries.
Mamdani aide reportedly slammed ABC over 'The View' host's candidate call-outUnited States· 2026-07-06
State Assembly Member Claire Valdez won a congressional primary to succeed retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez.
Socialist leader says group would be 'thrilled' with AOC running in 2028United States· 2026-07-03
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke during a primary-night watch party for NYC Congressional candidate Claire Valdez.
Mamdani faces backlash over contradictory AC and heat safety adviceUnited States· 2026-07-03
Claire Valdez won her primary race in New York last month.
Peter Thiel warns of Democratic socialist takeover at Aspen IdeasUnited States· 2026-07-01
Claire Valdez is a democratic socialist who pulled off a win in the recent New York primaries.
How a new super PAC formed to counter AIPAC is fueling democratic socialists’ winsUnited States· 2026-07-01
In New York, Claire Valdez won a primary on a platform of abolishing ICE and a Green New Deal-style approach to climate change.
Sen John Fetterman blasts socialist victories in Dem primaries as anti-AmericanUnited States· 2026-06-30
Claire Valdez won a congressional primary by defeating an establishment-backed candidate.
Democratic Socialists target Colorado primaries after NYC victoriesUnited States· 2026-06-30
Claire Valdez is a candidate backed by the Democratic Socialists of America who won a primary.
Hakeem Jeffries struggles to contain DSA split in Democratic PartyUnited States· 2026-06-29
Claire Valdez won a congressional primary by beating an establishment-backed candidate.
DSA targets Colorado congressional primary after NYC socialist victoriesUnited States· 2026-06-29
Claire Valdez, the Democratic nominee for New York's 7th Congressional District, faced online backlash after a podcast clip resurfaced in which she called for abolishing TSA PreCheck and nationalizing the airline industry.
NY assemblywoman Claire Valdez calls for abolishing the TSA PreCheckUnited States· 2026-06-28
Assemblymember Claire Valdez’s projected win in her New York primary race was discussed by fellow candidates.
Progressives look to Colorado as next test of a rising movementUnited States· 2026-06-28
Claire Valdez is a Congressional candidate who won a key New York primary.
Clinton says Democrats in 'good shape' after socialist wins in New YorkUnited States· 2026-06-28
Valdez, another democratic socialist, defeated Antonio Reynoso for an open seat in Brooklyn and Queens.
Will the Mamdani effect make 2028 the year of the leftwing president? |
United Kingdom· 2026-06-28
Aber Kawas, a Palestinian American community organizer and democratic socialist running for New York State Assembly District 34, and Rep. Claire Valdez attend a demonstration in New York City demanding a rent freeze.
Knicks issue cease-and-desist to Mamdani backed candidate over logo use: reportUnited States· 2026-06-27
Claire Valdez triumphed in the Democratic primary over Brooklyn borough president Antonio Reynoso.
‘It’s become a litmus test’: wins for Israel critics shine light on key issue for Democrats | DemocratsUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-27
Congressional candidate Claire Valdez won her key race by promoting a socialist agenda.
House Democrats split over socialist candidates sweeping New York primariesUnited States· 2026-06-26
Claire Valdez is a NYC Congressional candidate who attended a demonstration with Aber Kawas.
NYC Democratic nominee Aber Kawas under fire for resurfaced 9/11 commentsUnited States· 2026-06-26
Claire Valdez won her primary election and is a State Assemblywoman.
Hakeem Jeffries dodges questions on socialists chanting 'you're next' at himUnited States· 2026-06-25
Socialist New York congressional nominee Claire Valdez won her primary race against establishment candidates.
Sen. Blunt Rochester dodges question on where socialism has workedUnited States· 2026-06-25
Valdez, a similarly positioned candidate who currently serves in the New York State Assembly representing the 37th District, won her primary by a landslide.
Trump blasts socialist sweep of NYC congressional primaries, warns statesUnited States· 2026-06-24Candidates Claire Valdez, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Brad Lander advocate for policies such as Medicare-for-All and abolishing ICE.
Stephen Miller says Democratic Party has fundamentally transformedUnited States· 2026-06-24
Valdez is another candidate supported by Mamdani who won her primary election in Queens and Brooklyn.
Mamdanis Sozialisten besiegen das demokratische Establishment in New York
Switzerland· 2026-06-24
Claire Valdez won the Democratic primary and is aspiring for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Darializa vence a Espaillat y logra nominación demócrata del Distrito 13 de NY
Dominican Republic· 2026-06-24
Democratic Socialist Claire Valdez won in spite of outgoing incumbent Rep. Nydia Velázquez, D-N.Y., endorsing another candidate.
Mamdani-backed Democratic Socialists sweep NYC congressional primariesUnited States· 2026-06-24
Assemblywoman Claire Valdez defeated Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in the race to replace outgoing Rep. Nydia Velázquez.
Takeaways from NY, South Carolina primary elections: Mamdani’s hat trick, Trump’s hedged betUnited States· 2026-06-24
Claire Valdez was endorsed by Mamdani despite having a limited legislative record.
The new power broker: How Zohran Mamdani muscled NYC’s Democratic establishmentUnited States· 2026-06-24
