USAState & local legislatureDemocratic PartyNew York · 37th Assembly DistrictMember of the New York State Assembly
Claire Valdez
Profile
Claire Valdez is an American politician and union organizer serving as a member of the New York State Assembly for the 37th District since 2025. A member of the Democratic Socialists of America, she previously worked in service roles and as a program assistant at Columbia University, where she became active in the United Auto Workers union. Valdez is known for her progressive platform, including support for labor rights, housing initiatives, and calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. She is currently a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in New York's 7th congressional district.
Details
- Born
- 1989-10-12 · 36 years old
- Birth place
- Lubbock, Texas
- Education
- Columbia University
- Career
- Service worker, program assistant at Columbia University, union unit chair
