Leaving office January 1, 2027.Did not run for re-election in 2026. This page switches to the former-officeholder layout when the term ends.

DemocratIn office until January 1, 2027

Claire Valdez

New York State Assemblymember, District 37 since 2024. Did not run for re-election in 2026; leaves office in January 2027. Ran in 1 election in 2024, winning 1. Won the 2026 race for New York's 7th District.

New York State Assemblymember, District 37Born 1989Union organizer

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In office: 1 yr; Since 2024
Bills became law: 1; 26 sponsored, 2025–2026 session
Votes missed: 29.3%; Chamber median 2.5%
With party: 99%; On votes splitting the parties
Last margin: +68.3; Won 2026
Elections: 2; 2024–2026

Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET

Committees

As of 2026-10.

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus
Cities
Legislative Women's Caucus
Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force
Social Services
Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development
Transportation

Source: Open States committeesUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET

Legislation

2025–2026 session · 26 sponsored · 1 became law

BillIntroCmteHouseSenateLaw

A 8478 Relates extending provisions of law relating to physical therapy assistant services in public and private…
Became law Jun 2025

A 9071 Includes certain persons engaged in a professional or teaching capacity in or for a religious, charitable or…
Introduced May 2026

A 10928 Requires gas and electric corporations to provide thirty days' notice to customers whenever there is a…
Introduced May 2026

A 11270 Enacts the "advancing rights for talent, independence, services and tenure (ARTIST) act"
Introduced May 2026

A 11160 Repeals the tax exempt status of private universities that receive real property tax exemptions of one…
Introduced Apr 2026

Source: Open States billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET

Voting record

2025–2026 session · placement by roll-call votes

Where Valdez sits in the New York State Assembly

Valdez is closer to the center than 7% of the chamber's Democrats.

Closest: Marcela Mitaynes, Sarahana Shrestha, Yudelka Tapia

Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:58 PM ET

With Valdez’s party

Votes with the chamber's Democrats99%
Cosponsorships of the other party's bills0%

Black tick: the average of Democrats in the New York State Assembly.

Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships

Key votes

Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Valdez’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Democrats.

Date	Bill	Valdez	Dem. majority	Rep. majority	Result
Jun 5, 2026	S 10643: Relates to labor peace agreements and the cannabis industry wage board; repealer	Not voting	Yes	No	Passed 98–34
Jun 4, 2026	A 11561: Enacts into law necessary legislation including extensions and technical corrections	Not voting	Yes	No	Passed 100–39
Jun 3, 2026	A 11349: Authorizes the town of Clarkstown to establish community preservation funds and to impose…	Not voting	Yes	No	Passed 94–46
Jun 3, 2026	A 10391: Relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal…	Not voting	Yes	No	Passed 111–29
Mar 31, 2026	S 8812: Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to the provision of gas service…	Yes	Yes	No	Passed 83–61