Claire Valdez
United StatespoliticianFemale7.2Global Dominance: 0.38%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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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· 2026-06-24
Candidates 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
Claire Valdez, a state lawmaker and former union organizer, defeated Antonio Reynoso.
Mamdani-backed candidates sweep Democratic primaries in New York City | New York
United Kingdom· 2026-06-24
Claire Valdez secured the Democratic nomination Tuesday after defeating a crowded field in the primary for New York’s 7th Congressional District.
Mamdani-backed democratic socialist Claire Valdez wins NY-7 primaryUnited States· 2026-06-24
Claire Valdez is mentioned as one of the candidates affected by super PAC spending.
Mamdani defends criticism of AIPAC after being accused of antisemitismUnited States· 2026-06-23
Claire Valdez is battling Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.
2026 primary elections underway in key racesUnited States· 2026-06-23
Claire Valdez is supported by Mayor Mamdani in her competition for the New York State Assembly.
Aripa socialistă din Partidul Democrat a cucerit Primăria New Yorkului. Acum își îndreaptă atenția către alte orașe și Congresul SUA
Romania· 2026-06-21
Claire Valdez is a state assemblymember and democratic socialist backed by Mamdani.
From New York to Seattle to DC, more cities are picking democratic socialist leadersUnited States· 2026-06-21
Claire Valdez is a state representative who was arrested at the protest outside Chuck Schumer's office.
Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Chuck Schumer’s office in New York City | New YorkUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-01
