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Claire Valdez wins Bernie Sanders endorsement in primary for Velazquez seat

Valdez received Sanders’ endorsement and her campaign reported raising $750,000 in the first quarter.

Claire Valdez wins Bernie Sanders endorsement in primary for Velazquez seat
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Apr 2, 2026
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Claire Valdez received Sen. Bernie Sanders’ endorsement in the Democratic primary for the New York seat held by Rep. Nydia Velázquez. Valdez also reported raising $750,000 in the first quarter of 2026; Antonio Reynoso is another candidate in the race.

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House candidate opposing Valdez in the primary

Representative whose seat is being contested; Reynoso endorser

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Bernie Sanders Endorses Claire Valdez in New York’s 7th District Primary

Outlets agree that Bernie Sanders endorsed Claire Valdez in the Democratic primary for the seat held by retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez. Left-leaning outlets frame the endorsement as notable in a race dividing the progressive left. Center outlets likewise treat it as campaign news, with more attention to fundraising and other candidates’ endorsements.

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