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Brad Lander, New York City’s outgoing comptroller, launches congressional bid

Lander emphasizes his public service experience while addressing legal disputes linked to his efforts at federal detention centers, highlighting a commitment to democratic engagement.

  • On Wednesday, Brad Lander announced he is running for New York's 10th District, challenging U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman, while the Lander for Congress campaign released a video highlighting his decades of public service.
  • Brad Lander faces charges after being arrested in September at 26 Federal Plaza and earlier this month pleaded not guilty in federal court; ICE accused him of assaulting an agent, Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said.
  • The Working Families Party voted Tuesday to support Brad Lander over two contenders, with endorsements led by Zohran Mamdani, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass.
  • Dan Goldman, U.S. Representative , benefits from incumbency and personal wealth, with Goldman campaign spokesperson noting his focus on immigrant families after nearly $5 million spending in 2022.
  • Lander will leave office next year, making the race a key test of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party and a contest shaped by positions on Israel.
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Brad Lander, a Mamdani ally, challenges Rep. Dan Goldman in Democratic primary with mayor-elect’s backing

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander launched his bid for New York’s 10th congressional district Wednesday, challenging Rep. Dan Goldman in what is expected to be a heated primary in one of the city’s most left-leaning districts.

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