Claire Valdez defeated three other candidates in the Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District on June 23, 2026
Claire Valdez won the Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District on June 23, 2026, defeating three other Democratic candidates including Antonio Reynoso and Julie Won. The race emerged after longtime incumbent Rep. Nydia Velazquez, who had held the seat since 1992, chose not to seek re-election.
Key Points
- Valdez emerged victorious in a competitive four-candidate primary field
- The race was open due to Velazquez's retirement after 34 years in Congress
- Top fundraisers Reynoso, Valdez, and Won received the most media attention during the campaign