Claire Valdez, Mayor Zoran Mamdani Elected to New York’s 7th Congressional District and won the democratic primary. The progressive state lawmaker will now have the opportunity to represent one of the most progressive districts in the country, including Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Bushwick in Brooklyn, as well as Maspeth, Long Island City and Sunnyside in Queens.
Valdez won with 56 percent of the vote, with 93 percent of the votes counted, while Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso had 36 percent. Valdez defeated Reynoso and City Councilwoman Julie Winn.
Following Valdez’s win, let’s take a look at her net worth.
Claire Valdez Net Worth
According to Quiver Quantitative, Valdez’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $8,000.
The congressional website Claire Valdez describes her as a “union organizer, artist and proud democratic socialist.” A dual citizen of the Isleta Pueblo Nation and the United States, she worked low-wage customer service jobs through high school, college and even after graduation.
“As a worker at Columbia University, she joined UAW Local 2110, was elected to the bargaining committee, and organized to democratize the union. A long-time leader of NYC-DSA and serving in the New York State Assembly, Claire has fought to tax the wealthy, protect tenants, and empower workers,” the website states.
It added that New York’s 7th Congressional District “has also long been at the forefront of progressive political change. It was here that a sugar cane worker’s daughter took over the political establishment, becoming the first Puerto Rican woman elected to Congress. Nydia Velázquez spent decades fighting corporate power on behalf of workers, immigrants, and small businesses. The district is represented by Zohran Mamdani. In the biggest win in the Democratic mayoral primary, this is the district where Clare wants to deliver more than just strong-worded letters but a real economic vision to win the working class away from Trumpism.”
Valdez supports repeal iceaccording to PIX11. She also said she would face “corporate greed” that forces workers into low-paying jobs. She has even previously touted her record of fighting for U.S. recognition of the situation. Gaza as genocide and to stop funding Israel’s weapons.
Valdez now heads into the November election.
