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DSA-backed Valdez wins open Brooklyn-Queens primary, reshaping NYC progressive power

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Source: Politico
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State Assemblymember Claire Valdez, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, won the open Brooklyn-Queens 7th District primary to succeed retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez, defeating Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso amid intra-progressive tensions and PAC spending debates; Valdez is favored to win the general election against Republican Melvin Rivera.

Topics:nationpolitics#brooklyn-queens#democratic-socialists-of-america#new-york-politics#politics#primaries#progressive-movement
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  3. Claire Valdez wins NY-7 Democratic primary, Spectrum News says  Spectrum News NY1
  4. Mamdani’s pick Valdez declared winner in NYC Congressional primary  The Times of Israel
  5. Mamdani’s pick set to replace Velázquez in House after New York primary win  The Hill

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