Date updated: April 20, 2026

Endorsed by Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders, Claire Valdez will fight for us in Congress.

Summary

Voters need to both read and see on the go that Claire Valdez is endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders. As a union organizer and New York State Assemblymember she has fought to tax the rich, protect tenants, and for higher wages for working people. Before her election to the State Assembly, Claire Valdez worked low-wage customer service jobs at Taco Bell and Trader Joes, learning first-hand how little control working people have over their wages and working conditions. She’s running for Congress to abolish ICE, fight for a free Palestine, and make life more affordable for working people. Valdez is the only candidate in this race who hasn’t taken real estate money.

ICE

Claire Valdez will not stand by as the Trump administration recklessly pursues an immigration policy that has ruined our economy and separates families. New York is home to millions of people from all over the world and its diversity is what makes this city so great. In Congress, she will fight tirelessly to abolish ICE, establish a pathway to citizenship, and put an end to the unconstitutional raids and deportations tearing hardworking families apart.

Genocide in Gaza

While many Democrats have been too cowardly to speak up, Claire Valdez was an early vocal opponent of the genocide happening in Gaza. In Congress, she will oppose sending any more taxpayer dollars to Israel for bombs and weapons and demand that money be used to fund our communities at home. She will be a courageous voice for peace and will work with any member of Congress—Democrat or Republican—to stop these illegal wars.

Housing

As rent prices in New York skyrocket, Claire Valdez knows what it’s like to be one crisis away from losing your home. Valdez will be a champion for passing legislation in Congress to increase the supply of affordable housing, fully fund the New York City Housing Authority, and fight for a New York where working people can afford to stay. Claire is the only candidate in this race who has not taken real estate money.

Core Goals:

• In weeks 8 - 2, voters need to read our message.
• In weeks 8 - end voters need to see our message on the go.
• In weeks 8 - end, people who search on the internet need to know Claire’s name, that she supports abolishing ICE and an end to the genocide in Gaza
• If resources allow, voters need to see our message in specific places

Key Targets:

• The 2025 mayoral primary electorate needs to receive our message and turn out in this election.

• Persuasion

  • Women
  • White and Latino voters
  • High propensity democratic primary voters
  • 2025 mayoral primary or general election democratic voters under 50
  • Voters under 50 still need to learn more about Claire

• Mobilization

  • Voters under 50
  • 2025 mayoral primary voters in the high priority neighborhoods of Bushwick, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Ridgewood, Sunnyside, and Long Island City, and priority neighborhoods of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Astoria, East Williamsburg, Ozone Park, and City Line
  • Priority zipcodes

Assets:

• Media assets are linked here.