Mamdani-backed Democrat Claire Valdez wins New York House seat

New York Assembly member Claire Valdez (D) is projected to win the state’s 7th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The victory comes with little surprise, as Valdez consistently polled decisively ahead of her Republican challenger Melvin Rivera after winning the Democratic primary in June. She will replace retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D), who has held the seat in…

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