Currently holds the office of New York State Assembly - District 37 until January 6, 2027.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - New York 7th Congressional District in 2026 New York General Election.
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Get StartedSafe, accessible abortion is a right that should be afforded to everyone, without exception. But state bans have forced millions of people into dangerous, sometimes life-threatening situations where they have to travel hundreds of miles to get the care that they need. As a member of Congress, Claire will fight to codify the right to an abortion nationwide, and make sure everyone has access to sexual and reproductive health care under Medicare for All. And, in the interim, she will work to defend telehealth and mail-order abortion care in states with bans or limited access. Learn more
Stop Funding War and Genocide. Learn more
In Congress, Claire will sponsor Medicare for All on Day One and fight the insurance companies that profit from denying care and driving up costs. Learn more
She will fight to fully fund the New York City Housing Authority and repeal the Faircloth Amendment so we can build beautiful public housing again. Learn more
Claire will take on a housing system designed to reward speculation and scarcity—and fight for a New York where working people can afford to stay. Learn more
Claire believes our district’s future—and our country’s—depends on protecting the dignity and rights of all working people, no matter where they were born. Learn more
In Congress, Claire Valdez will fight to dismantle and abolish ICE. She will push for real immigration reform that legalizes the status of millions of immigrant Americans. Learn more
Fight for the reallocation of federal transportation dollars to reconnect communities and reverse the proliferation of surface highways like McGuinness Boulevard. Increase the amount of federal transportation spending dedicated to public transportation projects and support local efforts to increase transit options and availability. Invest in new technology both to support union jobs and to reduce carbon emissions when driving is necessary, working toward a goal of net-zero emissions. Learn more
In Congress, Claire will champion the PRO Act to make it easier for people to form unions, hold bosses accountable, and stop corporations from retaliating against people who demand dignity on the job. Learn more
She will use her office to stand shoulder to shoulder with workers organizing across our city—on picket lines, at bargaining tables, and wherever working people are fighting for their rights. Learn more
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