New York District 7
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by Nydia M. Velázquez Democratic since Jan 1993 (not a candidate in 2026)
Melvin RiveraRepublicanClaire ValdezDemocraticAge 37 · 2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Nydia M. Velázquez (D) 77.9, Bill Kregler (R) 21.8
Show all 3 candidates on the ballot
- Claire ValdezDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
- Melvin RiveraRepublican(Republican, Conservative)
- Priscilla GhaznaviOther(Our Future)
Showing major-party nominees, incumbents and candidates with 5%+ in the latest poll or comparable fundraising.
- Last election
- Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic) won by 56.1 points, 2024
- Since 2022
- District lines changed, so no comparison
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates, open seat
Side by side
Left column: RiveraRight column: Valdez
- Total receipts, 2025-2026 cycle, through Oct 14
- No FEC report
- $1.9M
- Cash on hand
- No FEC report
- $110K
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
- Age on Election Day
- Not available
- 37
Money: FEC bulk data, through Oct 14. One or more are matched to the FEC by name, party and seat, so a total could belong to someone else.
How these are counted
Total receipts line of each candidate’s principal campaign committee, 2025-2026 cycle. Other sites may show career, six-year or all-committee totals, which differ. Valdez: $1,915,867 received, $110,430 cash on hand. Wins and losses count the races in our results files, the same as each profile.
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Candidates on the ballot
Open seat
The current holder, Nydia M. Velázquez, is not on the candidate list.
- Claire ValdezDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
- Melvin RiveraRepublican(Republican, Conservative)
- Priscilla GhaznaviOther(Our Future)
Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7
Shift since 2022: lines changed, no comparison.
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2024 US House margin
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
- Other winner
- No data
Show these districts as a list (26)
- New York District 1· Nick LaLota (R), Republican by 10.4 points, 2024
- New York District 2· Andrew R. Garbarino (R), Republican by 19.5 points, 2024
- New York District 3· Thomas R. Suozzi (D), Democratic by 3.6 points, 2024
- New York District 4· Laura Gillen (D), Democratic by 2.3 points, 2024
- New York District 5· Gregory W. Meeks (D), Democratic by 45.7 points, 2024
- New York District 6· Grace Meng (D), Democratic by 23.0 points, 2024
- New York District 7· Nydia M. Velázquez (D), Democratic by 56.1 points, 2024
- New York District 8· Hakeem S. Jeffries (D), Democratic by 50.6 points, 2024
- New York District 9· Yvette D. Clarke (D), Democratic by 48.0 points, 2024
- New York District 10· Daniel S. Goldman (D), Democratic by 66.2 points, 2024
- New York District 11· Nicole Malliotakis (R), Republican by 28.0 points, 2024
- New York District 12· Jerrold Nadler (D), Democratic by 60.9 points, 2024
- New York District 13· Adriano Espaillat (D), Democratic by 66.6 points, 2024
- New York District 14· Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D), Democratic by 38.2 points, 2024
- New York District 15· Ritchie Torres (D), Democratic by 55.2 points, 2024
- New York District 16· George Latimer (D), Democratic by 43.0 points, 2024
- New York District 17· Michael Lawler (R), Republican by 6.3 points, 2024
- New York District 18· Patrick Ryan (D), Democratic by 14.3 points, 2024
- New York District 19· Josh Riley (D), Democratic by 2.3 points, 2024
- New York District 20· Paul Tonko (D), Democratic by 22.3 points, 2024
- New York District 21· Elise M. Stefanik (R), Republican by 24.0 points, 2024
- New York District 22· John W. Mannion (D), Democratic by 9.1 points, 2024
- New York District 23· Nicholas A. Langworthy (R), Republican by 31.6 points, 2024
- New York District 24· Claudia Tenney (R), Republican by 31.3 points, 2024
- New York District 25· Joseph D. Morelle (D), Democratic by 21.6 points, 2024
- New York District 26· Timothy M. Kennedy (D), Democratic by 30.3 points, 2024
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History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 221,779
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, New York District 7, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNydia M. VelázquezWon Democratic 172,79577.9% RepublicanBill Kregler Republican 48,43521.8% Scattered write-insName as filed: Scattering Write-in 5490.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 148,304
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, New York District 7, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNydia M. VelázquezWon Democratic 119,47380.6% RepublicanJuan Pagan Republican 28,59719.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Scattering Write-in 2340.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 225,453
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, New York District 7, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNydia M. VelázquezWon Democratic 191,07384.8% RepublicanBrian W Kelly Republican 32,52014.4% LibertarianGilbert Midonnet Libertarian 1,5220.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3380.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 157,302
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, New York District 7, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNydia M. VelázquezWon Democratic 146,68793.3% OtherJoseph Lieberman Other 8,6705.5% OtherJeffrey M Kurzon Other 1,7401.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2050.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 189,890
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, New York District 7, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNydia M. VelázquezWon Democratic 172,14690.7% RepublicanAllan E Romaguera Republican 17,4789.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2660.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,704
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, New York District 7, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNydia M. VelázquezWon Democratic 56,59388.8% RepublicanJose Luis Fernandez Republican 5,7139.0% OtherAllan E Romaguera Other 1,3982.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 149,133
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, New York District 7, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNydia M. VelázquezWon Democratic 141,32294.8% OtherJames Murray Other 7,8115.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,430
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, New York District 7, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph CrowleyWon Democratic 71,24780.6% RepublicanKenneth A Reynolds Republican 16,14518.3% GreenAnthony Gronowicz Green 1,0381.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 139,936
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, New York District 7, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph CrowleyWon Democratic 118,45984.7% RepublicanWilliam E Britt Jr Republican 21,47715.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 76,217
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, New York District 7, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph CrowleyWon Democratic 63,99784.0% RepublicanKevin Brawley Republican 12,22016.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 128,823
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, New York District 7, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph CrowleyWon Democratic 104,27580.9% RepublicanJoseph Cinquemain Republican 24,54819.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,539
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, New York District 7, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph CrowleyWon Democratic 50,96773.3% RepublicanKevin Brawley Republican 18,57226.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 109,101
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, New York District 7, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph CrowleyWon Democratic 78,20771.7% RepublicanRose Robies Birtley Republican 24,59222.5% OtherRobert E Hurley Other 3,1312.9% GreenPaul Gilman Green 1,9991.8% OtherGarafalia Christea Other 1,1721.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,780
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, New York District 7, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph CrowleyWon Democratic 50,92469.0% RepublicanJames J Dillon Republican 18,89625.6% OtherRichard Retcho Other 3,9605.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 110,940
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, New York District 7, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas J MantonWon Democratic 78,84871.1% RepublicanRose Birtley Republican 32,09228.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 123,885
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, New York District 7, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas J MantonWon Democratic 58,93547.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 56,25245.4% OtherRobert E Hurley Other 8,6987.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 126,919
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, New York District 7, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas J MantonWon Democratic 72,28056.9% RepublicanDennis C Shea Republican 54,63943.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,438
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, New York District 7, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary L AckermanWon Democratic 51,09161.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 32,34738.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 93,120
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, New York District 7, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary L AckermanWon Democratic 93,120100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 81,220
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, New York District 7, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary L AckermanWon Democratic 62,83677.4% RepublicanEdward Nelson Rodriguez Republican 18,38422.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 141,044
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, New York District 7, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary L AckermanWon Democratic 97,67469.3% RepublicanGustave A Reifenkugel Republican 43,37030.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 108,845
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, New York District 7, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBenjamin S RosenthalWon Democratic 84,01377.2% RepublicanAlbert Lemishow Republican 24,83222.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 100,840
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, New York District 7, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph P AddabboWon Democratic 96,13795.3% OtherFrancis A Lees Other 4,7034.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 77,001
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, New York District 7, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph P AddabboWon Democratic 73,06694.9% OtherMark Elliot Scott Other 3,9355.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 113,373
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, New York District 7, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph P AddabboWon Democratic 107,31294.7% OtherWilliam H Whitman Other 5,3214.7% OtherKeith Jones Other 7400.7%
1976 to 2024: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
District numbers are reused after each redistricting, so rows on older lines cover different territory than today's New York District 7.
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Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024 (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; unitedstates/congress-legislators (current) (CC0-1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by the @unitedstates project volunteers (rosters from official congressional sources) from official returns, not an official source.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, FEC, Photo creditsData as of Oct 28, 2026