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New York's 7th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Claire Valdez (Democrat) won New York's 7th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Melvin Rivera 83.3% to 15.0%. Claire Valdez takes office on January 3, 2027, succeeding Nydia M. Velázquez.
| Representative-elect | Claire Valdez (D) |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Nydia M. Velázquez (D), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | D+25 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Safe D · Claire Valdez >99%, Melvin Rivera <1% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Claire Valdez (D) | 83.3% | 135,179 |
| Melvin Rivera (R) | 15.0% | 24,370 |
| Priscilla Ghaznavi (I) | 1.3% | 2,155 |
69% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.