Retiring Democratic Representative Nydia Velázquez criticizes Zohran Mamdani for supporting a DSA ally as her successor: ‘Creates divisions’
Velasquez Critiques Mayor Over Candidate Support Retiring Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez (D-N.Y.) has voiced strong criticism against Mayor Zoran Mamdani, who was once seen as a progressive ally, for backing another Democratic Socialist to take her place instead of choosing his own successor. The situation escalated on Thursday when Velasquez announced her endorsement of Brooklyn Borough […]
Assemblywoman Claire Valdez of NYC enters House race to succeed Democratic Representative Nydia Velázquez
Claire Valdez Announces Candidacy for Congress Queens Assemblywoman Claire Valdez, aligned with the Democratic Socialist Party of America and a supporter of Mayor Zoran Mamdani, declared her candidacy on Thursday to succeed retiring Representative Nydia Velasquez. In a video shared for New York’s 7th Congressional District, the 36-year-old, previously a union organizer, vowed to combat […]
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is campaigning to succeed Rep. Nydia Velázquez.
Reynoso Announces Congressional Bid in Brooklyn Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn Borough President, has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming vacant House seat in New York, representing a notably progressive district. At 42, he becomes the first major contender to enter the race for New York’s 7th Congressional District, set to be open next year […]
Rep. Nydia Velázquez announces she will not run for re-election in 2026
Nydia Velasquez Not Seeking Re-election Nydia Velasquez, the first Puerto Rican woman elected to Congress, has announced that she will not run for re-election next year, marking the end of a 30-year career in office. In a statement, she reflected, “Serving the people of New York City in Congress has been a lifelong privilege. After […]