"Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the United Auto Workers (UAW) have endorsed Assembly Member Claire Valdez in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez in New York's 7th Congressional District, including parts of Western Queens and North Brooklyn. Mamdani appeared alongside Valdez at a campaign event at Bushwick's Maria Hernandez Park on Friday afternoon to endorse her in the race, one day after Valdez officially launched her run to replace Velazquez,"
"Mamdani, who was reportedly highly influential in encouraging Valdez to run for Velazquez's soon-to-be-vacant seat, described Valdez as someone who will stand with workers at every single opportunity. The Mayor also noted that Valdez was the only elected official to appear at the launch event of his mayoral campaign in October 2024. Standing with me then took courage, Mamdani said. It took belief that people who do an honest day's work deserve to come home and stay in their home."
"Valdez also picked up an endorsement from UAW at Friday's event, with union President Shawn Fain describing Valdez's campaign as a remedy for how working-class voters can fight back against corporate interests. Fain pointed to Valdez's roots organizing with UAW Local 2110 while she worked at Columbia University, describing Valdez as someone who stands up to the toughest bosses in the city."
Zohran Mamdani and the United Auto Workers endorsed Assembly Member Claire Valdez in the contest for New York's 7th Congressional District. Valdez launched her campaign on Jan. 8 to succeed Nydia Velazquez, who will not seek re-election after 16 terms. Valdez has represented the 37th Assembly District since early 2025 and is a member of the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America. Mamdani played a significant role encouraging her candidacy and praised her worker-focused stance. UAW President Shawn Fain emphasized Valdez's organizing history with UAW Local 2110 at Columbia University and framed her campaign as pro–working-class.
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