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Claire ValdezDSA
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, New York’s 7th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Claire Valdez is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in New York’s 7th District on November 3, 2026, against Melvin Rivera (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Claire Valdez’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Claire Valdez’s campaign has raised $1,915,867 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $110,430 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$1,708,398
- PACs and other committees$115,550
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$82,317
- Other$9,602
From donors who gave over $200: $917,445 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 66% from New York, 34% from other states. Top states: New York $601,733 (66%), California $116,402 (13%), New Jersey $29,177 (3%), Texas $25,657 (3%), District of Columbia $17,413 (2%). About 960 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6NY07214 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$18,500
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Claire Valdez’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Claire Valdez (Democratic); Melvin Rivera (Republican); Priscilla Ghaznavi (Our Future)
- Open seat: now held by Nydia Velázquez (D)
- Rating: Solid DAverage of 4; all agree
- New York 7th District 2026: who’s running
- Every New York race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in New York
Early voting: Oct 24 – Nov 1. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in New York
- Check your registration on New York’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for New York
About Claire Valdez
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Claire Valdez quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Member of the New York State Assembly. · clairevaldezforcongress.com (source for Member of the New York State Assembly.) (archived copy of the source for Member of the New York State Assembly.)
- Union organizer; joined UAW Local 2110 as a Columbia University worker. · clairevaldezforcongress.com (source for Union organizer; joined UAW Local 2110 as a Columbia University worker.) (archived copy of the source for Union organizer; joined UAW Local 2110 as a Columbia University worker.)
Endorsements
- Zohran Mamdani (Mayor of New York City) · politicsny.com (source for the Zohran Mamdani (Mayor of New York City) endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Zohran Mamdani (Mayor of New York City) endorsement)
- United Auto Workers · politicsny.com (source for the United Auto Workers endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the United Auto Workers endorsement)
- Bernie Sanders (U.S. Senator) · bkreader.com (source for the Bernie Sanders (U.S. Senator) endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Bernie Sanders (U.S. Senator) endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “Push to end all weapons sales and military aid to Israel and fight for Palestinian freedom” 2026 · clairevaldezforcongress.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “No dark money group or corporate PAC would ever consider giving me money. And I would never take it.” 2026 · clairevaldezforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “In Congress, Claire will sponsor Medicare for All on Day One and fight the insurance companies that profit from denying care and driving up costs.” 2026 · clairevaldezforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Strengthen and pass the PRO Act, establish active federal support for union organizing, and end “at will” employment” 2026 · clairevaldezforcongress.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “In Congress, Claire Valdez will fight to dismantle and abolish ICE.” 2026 · clairevaldezforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Universal rent control” 2026 · clairevaldezforcongress.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Claire Valdez has used:
Photo of Claire Valdez: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (photo of Claire Valdez), CC BY 4.0.
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Questions and answers
Has Claire Valdez been backed by AIPAC?
No. Claire Valdez has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Claire Valdez had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.