- by foxnews
- 03 Apr 2026
Democratic socialist Mamdani ally mounts bid for US House of Representatives
Democratic socialist New York state Assemblymember Claire Valdez, an ally of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has mounted a bid for U.S. House.
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"We must abolish ICE at the federal level," she asserted, calling it a "militarized terrorist organization that is destroying our country."
Her campaign website makes clear that she is an advocate for "Medicare for All."
"Housing is a human right - but Congress has chosen to side with landlords and speculators instead of working people. Claire will fight to guarantee safe, affordable housing for all, because housing is not a commodity. It's a necessity," the site also states.
Valdez will compete in a Democratic primary in June for the seat being vacated by Rep. Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y.
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