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Claire Valdez Wins New York's 7th Congressional District Seat

  • Claire Valdez won the New York 7th Congressional District seat, replacing retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez.
  • Valdez, a Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidate, defeated Republican Melvin Rivera.
  • The victory was projected by Decision Desk HQ and confirmed by multiple news outlets.
  • Valdez consistently led in polls and won the Democratic primary in June.
  • The 7th District seat has been held by Velázquez since 2013 and she has been in Congress since 1993.

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