Radical Leftist Brad Lander Ousts Pro-Israel Democrat Dan Goldman in NY-10, Backed by Anti-Israel Activists
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Incumbent Dan Goldman loses to far-left Brad Lander in a primary dominated by anti-Israel rhetoric and the influence of radical figures like Zohran Mamdani, highlighting dangerous divisions within the Democratic Party.
Former City Comptroller Brad Lander, a far-left activist, has defeated incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary for New York’s 10th Congressional District, NBC News reports. The race exposed the Democratic Party’s deepening embrace of anti-Israel sentiment and the growing power of radical activists, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsement playing a key role in Lander’s win.
Goldman, nationally recognized for his role in Trump’s first impeachment, had previously won the district by a slim margin in 2022. He campaigned on mainstream Democratic values, including opposition to Trump’s policies on abortion and immigration, and was endorsed by Governor Kathy Hochul, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and several major unions. However, his support for Israel—backed by both AIPAC and the left-leaning J Street—became a liability as the party’s base shifted further left, with activists demanding an end to U.S. military aid and openly accusing Israel of genocide.
Lander, who is also Jewish, took an extreme stance, labeling Israel’s actions as genocide and vowing to restrict American support for the Jewish state. He weaponized Goldman’s AIPAC endorsement to appeal to anti-Israel elements within the party, reflecting a disturbing trend of hostility toward America’s closest Middle Eastern ally.
Lander’s record includes being arrested during protests against federal immigration enforcement and touting his experience as a City Council member and city comptroller. He was boosted by endorsements from far-left figures like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, and Mamdani’s support was seen as pivotal. Goldman’s defeat makes him the fifth incumbent House member to lose a primary in 2026, underscoring the Democratic Party’s alarming shift toward radicalism and anti-Israel extremism.
