Claire Valdez is an American politician serving as a member of the New York State Assembly representing the 37th District since 2025.

[2][3] In the 2024 New York State Assembly election, Valdez was a candidate in the 37th district.

[4] She was endorsed by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and had the support from the Working Families Party.

[5][6] She ran unopposed for the seat in the November general election.

Originally from Lubbock, Texas, Valdez moved to New York City in 2015 and lives in Ridgewood, Queens.