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Mamdani-backed socialist prevails in crowded primary to replace retiring rep
Claire Valdez, endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, won the Democratic primary for New York’s 7th Congressional District. She defeated Antonio Reynoso, Julie Won, and Vichal Kumar to replace Rep. Nydia Velázquez, who is not seeking re-election after over three decades in office.
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