A New Policy PAC Endorses Claire Valdez
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington, D.C. (May 18, 2026) — Today, A New Policy PAC announces its endorsement of Assembly member Claire Valdez for Congress in New York’s 7th District. This endorsement highlights the PAC’s commitment to supporting leaders who have the courage to challenge the status quo and demand a U.S. foreign policy that reflects American values of justice, equality, and the rule of law.
“Assemblymember Claire Valdez has never been afraid to call out the facts: that the Israeli government is committing genocide in Gaza against the Palestinian people. We need elected officials like Claire who know that Americans should never fund these atrocities and will never be afraid to call them out,” said Tariq Habash, Co-Founder of A New Policy.
A True Leader Who Puts New Yorkers First
Claire Valdez is a union organizer, artist, and democratic socialist serving in the New York State Assembly. A longtime leader in the NYC chapter of Democratic Socialists of America, she has fought to tax the rich, protect tenants, and empower working people. New York’s 7th Congressional District, spanning North Brooklyn and Western Queens, is a diverse, working-class community shaped by immigrants, artists, workers, and families despite decades of exploitation by powerful interests.
“U.S. foreign policy must actually reflect the values we claim to stand for: freedom, equality, and human rights,” said Claire Valdez. “That means we must stop arming Israel’s genocide in Gaza, bombing elementary schools in Iran, and sustaining a cruel embargo on Cuba. I’m proud to be endorsed by A New Policy PAC, and in Congress, I’ll fight for a foreign policy rooted in diplomacy, sovereignty, and solidarity, and against every dollar that funds war crimes in our name.”
Bridging the Gap Between Voters and their Leaders
A New Policy PAC’s endorsement of Assembly member Claire Valdez marks a step towards bridging the gap between voters and Capitol Hill. Polling shows that most Americans support a balanced U.S. policy toward Palestine and Israel. Voters across the country have made it clear: they do not want to be complicit in human catastrophe, and many oppose continued lethal weapon transfers. Despite this growing public consensus, many elected officials continue to ignore it. A New Policy is harnessing the collective power of these Americans from all backgrounds and turning that demand for change into real political influence.
About A New Policy PAC
A New Policy PAC supports candidates who stand for a new U.S. policy toward Palestine and Israel that advances American interests and reflects American values. A New Policy PAC has built a national footprint, endorsing more than 30 candidates across 19 states running for federal office.
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