June 24, 2026

Claire Valdez Wins Democratic Primary for New York's 7th Congressional District

Claire Valdez secured the Democratic nomination, defeating Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and others in a highly competitive primary.
Her victory is backed by the Democratic Socialists of America and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, emphasizing a shift towards socialist policies.
The primary revealed tensions among progressive Democrats, particularly between Valdez's supporters and those of Reynoso, who had backing from the Working Families Party.