Claire Valdez

Claire Valdez

Democratic Party

Candidate, U.S. House New York District 7

New York State Assembly District 37

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

1

Predecessor: Juan Ardila (D)

Compensation

Base salary

$142,000/year

Per diem

$203/day

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Contact

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Claire Valdez (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 37. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Valdez (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 7th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Claire Valdez's career experience includes working as a union organizer. She served on the bargaining committee of United Auto Workers Local 2110 at Columbia University and was elected unit chair in 2022.^[1]

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

2025-2026

Valdez was assigned to the following committees:

• Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee
• Cities Committee
• Social Services Committee
• Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committee
• Transportation Committee

Elections

2026

See also: New York's 7th Congressional District election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House New York District 7

The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House New York District 7 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Alexander Campagna (D)
		Steven Carbajal (D)
		Sydney Martinez (D)
	Submit photo	Dane-Brandon Noble (D)
	Submit photo	Edwin Osorio (D)
		Paperboy Prince (D)
		Antonio Reynoso (D)
	Submit photo	Miles Shore (D)
		Claire Valdez (D)

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Nydia Velazquez (D)

Endorsements

2024

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 37

Claire Valdez won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 37 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Claire Valdez (Working Families Party / D)	98.5	34,293
		Other/Write-in votes	1.5	533

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,826
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 37

Claire Valdez defeated Johanna Carmona and incumbent Juan Ardila in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 37 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Claire Valdez	58.6	4,075
	Submit photo	Johanna Carmona	31.3	2,179
		Juan Ardila	9.7	675
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	22

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,951
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Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Claire Valdez advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 37.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Campaign themes

2026

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