Brad Lander Will Run for House Seat with Mamdani’s Support
The New York Times••nation
Key Points:
- Brad Lander, New York City comptroller, will challenge Representative Daniel Goldman in a Democratic primary, testing the progressive movement's strength in the district.
- Lander is supported by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and is expected to receive endorsements from Senators Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, the Working Families Party, and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.
- Goldman, who narrowly won the seat in 2022, has faced criticism from left-leaning constituents for his moderate stances on Israel and the Gaza conflict despite his strong questioning of Trump administration officials.
- Lander emphasizes the need for a stronger progressive voice to oppose Trump, support immigrant rights, and collaborate with Mayor Mamdani in Washington.
- In a campaign video, Lander
