"Valdez, a member of the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), is running against Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso - a fellow progressive lawmaker - to succeed Velázquez in one of the most left-leaning congressional districts in the entire country, which straddles Western Queens and North Brooklyn. The two candidates are closely aligned on a number of campaign policies, pledging to tax the rich, abolish ICE and introduce measures to address the housing crisis if they are elected."
"However, like many other races in western Queens, the race to succeed Velázquez pits a DSA-backed candidate against a traditional progressive candidate in a part of the city often dubbed the "Commie Corridor" due to the support that Mayor Zohran Mamdani enjoyed during the 2025 mayoral election. Reynoso is a traditional lawmaker molded by Velázquez and has received an endorsement from the veteran lawmaker, with Velázquez citing his more than a decade of experience in elected office."
Claire Valdez entered the 7th Congressional District race to boost union representation in Congress. Valdez is a member of the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America and a labor organizer with UAW Local 2110. She has represented the 37th Assembly District for one year and secured Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsement shortly after launching her campaign. Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn Borough President, is a traditional progressive molded by Nydia Velázquez and received Velázquez's endorsement citing his decade of elected experience. Both candidates support taxing the rich, abolishing ICE, addressing the housing crisis, and stronger labor protections such as the PRO Act.
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