Key facts
- Claire Valdez, a Democratic Socialist candidate, is running for Congress.
- Valdez has received backing from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- Valdez proposes taking buildings away from landlords.
- Valdez advocates for nationwide rent control.
Claire Valdez, a Democratic Socialists of America candidate for Congress, has unveiled a housing plan that includes taking buildings away from landlords. She has received backing from Mayor Zohran Mamdani. If elected, Valdez also pledges to implement nationwide rent control.