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Brad Lander Wins N.Y. House Primary in Which Israel Became a Top Issue
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Brad Lander, an ally of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, won the Democratic primary in a progressive New York House district, leading by over 30 points with 66% of votes counted.
- The race was largely influenced by the candidates' differing views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Lander criticizing Israel’s war in Gaza and incumbent Dan Goldman holding a pro-Israel stance.
- Lander's strong local connections in the 10th District, which includes Lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, contributed to his decisive victory.
- His primary win positions him as the likely winner in the upcoming general election in November.
- In his victory speech, Lander acknowledged the deep divisions among Democrats regarding U.S. policy on Israel and Palestine and emphasized the need to confront these differences directly.
