Brad Lander Wins New York Congressional Primary, Boosting Progressives

[AZProgressive]

The former New York City comptroller was endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and ran to the left of incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman.

By Matt Shuham
Jun 23, 2026, 09:07 PM EDT

Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is projected to successfully unseat an incumbent congressman in New York’s Democratic primaries Tuesday, marking another win for a growing coalition of progressive candidates.

Lander, who earned an endorsement from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, had criticized his opponent, Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), as too moderate and too accommodating of the Israeli government.

“It’s time to elect Democrats who’ll fight, not fold, against the forces of authoritarianism & corporate greed,” Lander wrote in a social media post as he cast an early ballot Sunday.

Lander, a longtime progressive, pitched himself to the left of Goldman, an heir of blue jean entrepreneur Levi Strauss. Lander’s campaign launch featured an advertisement showing him being arrested by federal agents when he attempted to accompany a man attending proceedings in immigration court. (Prosecutors did not bring charges in that case.) He was arrested a second time during a sit-in protest with other elected officials. In that instance, Lander opted for a bench trial and was recently found not guilty of a misdemeanor obstruction charge.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/brad-lander-beats-dan-goldman-democratic-primary_n_6a395511e4b0488a51ac128f

Glad that Lander won. He helped Mamdani beat Cuomo which seems to have worked out for his political career as he is likely going to be one of our next members of Congress as the winner of the primary in that district Democratic voters far outnumber Republicans for the general election.

[Danmel]

2. It's abjectly terrifying

To see this. And to see people cheering a coffee shop abusevlDan Goldman for buying a cup of coffee.
As a Jewish New Yorker, I'm profoundly disappointed and frightened to see Hews demonized in my own city.
This is not good for Democrats.

[RandySF]

4. She's even being investigated by FIFA for promising to raffle World Cup tickets.

[Demsrule86]

17. Listen it is because of the war...and the atrocities in GAZA and Lebanon.

You are not responsible and people that blame you or other American Jewish folks are ignorant.

[AZLD4Candidate]

20. But from what I've put up with, being Jewish is a giant monolith. We're all zionists

Anti-Semitism is the only bigotry that is marginalized as insignificant from both sides of the political spectrum.

The right hates Jews because we apparently killed Jesus and the left hates Jews because of Israel.

[Danmel]

22. What about hamas atrocities

Daraliza another Mamdani pick was out the day after Oct 7 calling the murder of 1200 civilians and kidnapping of hundreds more justified resistance. It's scary.

[electric_blue68]

23. From some of her posts I was going to stick w Adriano....

Now, on Sunday early voting I was told I was I was inactive! Wth?!
I missed 2025 bc of a voting place mix up on Election Day on my part. But I can't figure that missing just one year - I voted early in 2024 - would render me inactive! My voting record is like 96% since 1971.
So I couldn't vote! Of course, I re-registered right then and there. I'll have to check in a few weeks to see if I'm back in.
.
But TY for the reminder - re; the day after Oct 7 her participation in the protests- did only hear that once so I forgot.

Anyway, I will vote for her vs a Republican - but I guess I'll have keep an eye on her once she's sworn in in 2027.
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[Danmel]

26. You can always ask for a provisional ballot

[mopinko]

8. .

🙄🙄🙄
the world has gone mad.

[LeftInTX]

9. Another Nina Turner?

[Demsrule86]

14. I live in Ohio..the Democratic candidate is not like Nina who literally hates Democrats even

though Bill and Hillary helped launce he brief career.

[David__77]

3. Good news for the Democratic Parry.

[RandySF]

5. That's a matter os opinion.

[David__77]

6. Of course it is, as is any assessment of "good", etc.

[Demsrule86]

11. I agree. Too many incumbents voted to open the government and lost the ACA among other failures.

This is what primaries are for...and I believe we need better leaders willing to fight for us. The next generation is getting read to grab the reins...somethings boomers did well and really changed the world...somethings we didn't. This new generation is moving left. So fight hard in primaries to get the one you want elected but when the new Democrat is selected than we vote Democratic period. I was very unhappy with the DNC's attitude in the Maine election. Sending money to candidates when I can afford it not the DNC.

[Nanjeanne]

7. Congratulations to Lander. I've enjoyed every interview I've seen and read of his and he will be a great ally in Congres

[oasis]

10. I've been impressed by Goldman's tenacity and

depth of knowledge during congressional hearings.
His level of intensity will be hard to replace.

[RandySF]

12. I hope Goldman can return and run for the Semate.

[Demsrule86]

15. I doubt it will happen. He lost decisively.

[Cha]

24. Yeah, Things Change. Rep Dan Goldman is brilliant.

Just because the district doesn't want him now, doesn't mean that's the end of his political career.

I want the very best for him.

[SunImp]

13. This result tonight should crystallize that regular people going to vote

don't buy into the name calling, sensationalism, & polarization that the Anti Progressives force on people. Progressive just means Pro Human rights, Pro workers rights, Pro Affordability & healthcare. Progressives will fight for all that.

[Demsrule86]

16. rec'd and agree!!!!

[luv2fly]

21. Yep, the name calling gets old

And the not so subtle jabs really just say more about the speaker than anything else.

[TVguyCards]

18. Sweet! The times aren't changing. The times HAVE changed!

I'm really excited by all the progressive and DSA wins this evening.
This is going to really fire up younger voters a lot and that is exactly what we need as a party. Folks, we have major momentum on our left flank and we should be celebrating like mad right now! A whole lot of young people are winning tonight and it's a beautiful thing to see all that energy ⚡

[littlemissmartypants]

19. Congratulations to all of the winners. Go, Dems!!