3 FOR 3: A Third Radical Anti-ICE Mamdani-Backed Democratic Socialist Wins Open New York House Primary
New York State Assemblywoman Claire Valdez, who was backed by Communist New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America, won the Democratic Primary for New York House District 7.
Among the policies Valdez ran on are “Unions for all,” “Housing for all,” “Medicare for all,” “Abolish ICE and Protect Immigrants,” “A Puerto Rico for its people” (statehood), “Transit for All,” “Queer and trans liberation” (free transgender surgeries), “Garunteed reproductive justice” (abortion on demand), and “education at every stage of life” (free college).
Valdez’s platform for immigration reads, “Donald Trump’s violent and inhumane immigration policy has created a national emergency. ICE is killing people in detention and in the streets, ripping families apart, and sowing distrust and fear in cities across the country.” It further calls for the abolition of ICE and payment of reparations for illegal aliens.
“First, we must abolish ICE. It’s barely more than two decades old and has become a rogue agency that sews terror. We will build the political power to replace our current system with one that centers humanity and dignity of all people, and that invests in safe, efficient pathways to full citizenship. We will stand with our immigrant neighbors and ensure that those targeted by ICE receive reparative justice. At the same time, we must address the root causes of migration, from the political and economic instability created by U.S. intervention to the escalating impacts of climate change. We cannot afford Democrats in Congress who stand for anything less,” it continues.
Decision Desk called the race for Valdez shortly after 9 pm ET.