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NY-10 Democratic nominee?
$674.7K
JUN 30, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Treasurer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationNew York
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BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Chicago (B.A., honors)
Notable personal detailsBradford Scott Lander is an American politician who served as the 45th New York City Comptroller, taking office on 2022-01-01. He previously represented Brooklyn’s 39th District on the New York City Council. His education includes the University of Chicago, University College London, and Pratt Institute.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports progressive tax changes to raise revenue for social programs while also pursuing targeted property-tax reforms to make housing production and assessments fairer; has proposed a city income-tax increase on top earners in the past but later backed away from that specific proposal. Advocates using tax policy to shift resources toward affordable housing, workers, and public services while proposing some tax adjustments aimed at incentivizing new multifamily rental development.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and single-payer proposals (NY Health Act); advocates expanding coverage to undocumented immigrants and protecting coverage for people with pre-existing conditions; has acted to oppose privatization of Medicare benefits for city retirees and to advance broader public coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting immigrant New Yorkers by expanding access to legal services, work authorization, and asylum-related supports; opposes aggressive ICE enforcement actions and promotes policies to prevent deportations and preserve due process for asylum seekers. Advocates city and policy measures to integrate new arrivals (legal representation, job training, ESL, case management) and has taken direct action protesting federal immigration enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding access to abortion and reproductive health care, seeks to make New York a haven for abortion care, and has called for measures to codify and defend abortion rights. Has pressed pharmacy chains and retailers to provide mifepristone and backed local policies and funding to expand access.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive emissions reductions and a rapid transition to clean energy, including net-zero targets for public investments, divestment from fossil fuels, major investments in rooftop solar and renewable infrastructure, and policies to move buildings off fossil fuels while protecting low-income households.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports stronger gun-safety measures including actions to curb illegal gun trafficking and other regulations while also backing public-safety and police reforms. Has promoted tracking/financial measures aimed at gun and ammunition commerce and has supported legislative and local efforts to address gun violence. Positions combine expanded gun-safety policies with an emphasis on public-safety implementation rather than absolute opposition to law enforcement measures.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Brad Lander won the Democratic primary in New York’s 10th Congressional District, defeating Rep. Dan Goldman and becoming the party’s nominee for the general election. The race was shaped by divisions over Israel, immigration, and the party’s progressive wing, and Lander used his victory speech to promise opposition to Trump, support abolishing ICE, and continued protests at 26 Federal Plaza. His win has also drawn attention as part of a broader leftward shift in New York Democratic primaries. Bruce Blakeman’s comparison of Lander to a Nazi camp guard sparked backlash and added to the controversy around the race.
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Articles
UTUSA TODAY1 month ago
Mamdani-backed democratic socialists win big in New York
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NNNBC News1 month ago
Bruce Blakeman says Brad Lander would be ‘a camp guard in the concentration camp’ for Nazis
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WEWashington Examiner1 month ago
Blakeman admits comparing Lander to concentration camp guard was 'too strong'
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TGThe Gateway Pundit1 month ago
Brad Lander Declares Goal to ‘Vanquish Trump’s Fascism’ and ‘Abolish ICE’ in Victory Speech After Ousting NY Rep. Dan Goldman (VIDEO)
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Polls
NY-10 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
NY-12 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Brad Lander for NY-12 Democratic nominee?
Bernie Sanders
Public figure
Bernie Sanders endorsed Brad Lander in his primary challenge to Rep. Dan Goldman.
New York Working Families Party
Public endorsement
The New York Working Families Party endorsed Brad Lander in NY-10.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$2.5M
$1.8M
$1.2M
$613.8K
$0
2026
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$2.5M
$55.3K
$2.4M
$133.3K
Cycle 2026
$2.5M
$55.3K
$2.4M
$133.3K
Source: FEC