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NY-10 Democratic nominee?
$132.0K
JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Treasurer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age56 years old (Jul 8, 1969)
GenderMale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Chicago (BA)
Notable personal detailsBradford Scott Lander is an American politician who served as New York City Comptroller from 2022 to 2025 and previously represented Brooklyn’s 39th District on the New York City Council from 2010 to 2021. He has worked in community development and urban planning, including leading the Pratt Center for Community Development. In December 2025, he announced a 2026 Democratic primary run for New York’s 10th congressional district.
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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 updatedJun 1, 2026
Brad Lander is drawing attention in the New York’s 10th District Democratic primary, where a recent poll shows him well ahead of Rep. Dan Goldman. The race is also being shaped by fights over Israel policy and campaign finance, with Lander pushing limits on outside spending. He has also been in the news for his activism on immigration enforcement, including visiting immigration court after ICE was accused of violating a judge’s arrest ban. Separately, his past handling of NYC pension investments is under renewed scrutiny.
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Articles
NYNew York Post11 days ago
Mamdani-endorsed Brad Lander could pull off huge win against NY Rep. Dan Goldman: poll
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ANAM New York12 days ago
ICE in courts: Lander attempts to bring copies of judge’s order to agents a day after they violated arrest ban
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NYNew York Post26 days ago
Ex-NYC Comptroller Brad Lander increased pension funds in 7 Chinese companies linked to forced labor
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TNThe New York Times1 month ago
Dan Goldman Will Personally Match Each Donation as He Fights to Keep House Seat
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Polls
NY-10 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.4M
$1.0M
$687.4K
$343.7K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.4M
$663.2K
$711.6K
$47.4K
Source: FEC
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