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RandySF

(81,227 posts) Sat Jan 10, 2026, 03:58 PM Saturday

NY-07: Mamdani endorsement of Claire Valdez for Congress puts him at odds with other progressives

Mayor Mamdani is throwing his weight behind Claire Valdez, a current assembly member now running for the congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Nydia Velázquez.

His support of Valdez, which was expected, puts him at odds with other progressive allies who’ve voiced support for Antonio Reynoso, the current Brooklyn borough president who is also running for the seat.

“I’m proud to stand behind this vision and to stand behind Claire, because I need a partner like her in Washington to fight for a city that people can afford in a democracy that meets the needs of working people,” Mamdani said at the Bushwick endorsement announcement.

Mamdani emphasized Valdez’s roots in the labor movement. Valdez, a former United Auto Workers organizer, also received the endorsement of the union on Friday.

https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/09/mamdani-endorsement-of-claire-valdez-for-congress-puts-him-at-odds-with-other-progressives/

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NY-07: Mamdani endorsement of Claire Valdez for Congress puts him at odds with other progressives (Original Post) RandySF Saturday OP

Both Valdez and Reynoso are excellent candidates. It will be good to see how their policies differ and then Nanjeanne Saturday #1

Valdez is a member of the DSA. Igel Saturday #2

Since you brought up "Landers" .. I will say Cha Saturday #3

Lander - if you mean Brad Lander - is running for 10th district. Valdez the 7th. Mamdani has Nanjeanne Saturday #4

Nanjeanne

(6,511 posts)

1. Both Valdez and Reynoso are excellent candidates. It will be good to see how their policies differ and then

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Sat Jan 10, 2026, 04:06 PM

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voters can make their choice.

Igel

(37,392 posts)

2. Valdez is a member of the DSA.

Reply to Nanjeanne (Reply #1)

Sat Jan 10, 2026, 08:02 PM

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Landers was endorsed by Sanders before Mamdani weighed in.

Not my turf, I don't see much difference between those he endorsed and those he bypassed. Except for solidarity.

Cha

(316,954 posts)

3. Since you brought up "Landers" .. I will say

Reply to Igel (Reply #2)

Sat Jan 10, 2026, 08:13 PM

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I Hope the Brilliant Rep Dan Goldman keeps his Seat in Congress.

Nanjeanne

(6,511 posts)

4. Lander - if you mean Brad Lander - is running for 10th district. Valdez the 7th. Mamdani has