The 2026 Democratic primary for New York's 7th congressional district is an open-seat race featuring four candidates: Vichal Kumar, Antonio Reynoso, Claire Valdez, and Julie Won. Claire Valdez leads in fundraising with over $1.3 million raised, followed by Antonio Reynoso and Julie Won, while Vichal Kumar trails significantly. The candidates share progressive stances on many issues but diverge on foreign policy and other topics, making the contest competitive.