Left-Wing Activist Brad Lander Ousts Moderate Dan Goldman in New York's 10th District Primary
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Brad Lander, backed by radical progressives and far-left organizations, defeated incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District, setting up a November race that leaves moderates concerned about the district's future.
Brad Lander, a left-wing activist, secured the Democratic nomination for New York's 10th Congressional District, unseating two-term incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman, according to projected results. The district, which covers Lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, is a Democratic stronghold, making Lander the likely winner in November against Republican nominee Jennifer Moore.
Lander’s win was fueled by endorsements from radical figures like city mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, as well as the far-left Working Families Party. Meanwhile, more moderate leaders such as Governor Kathy Hochul and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries supported Goldman, highlighting the growing rift between the party’s extreme and mainstream factions.
"I've known Brad for some time, first as a colleague, as a friend, and over the course of this race and beyond, as partner in this work. And I knew then what we all know now, and what many of you all have known for years: Brad brings a kindness to this work," Mamdani said, praising Lander’s progressive credentials.
The campaign centered on U.S. policy toward Israel, with Lander emphasizing his willingness to advocate for Palestinian causes while also opposing anti-Jewish bigotry—a stance that has raised concerns among pro-Israel voters about where his true priorities lie.
"I will be one of the Jewish members of Congress most willing to stand up for Palestinian human rights, and I will stand firmly against bigotry aimed at Jews. Those are not two different jobs. They are the same job," Lander said after the projection, signaling his focus on controversial progressive issues.
Goldman, a former federal prosecutor who led the 2019 impeachment inquiry against former President Trump, conceded the race.
"Tonight, the voters of 10th District have spoken. While this is not the outcome I worked so hard for, I respect their decision. I called Brad and I wish him very well as he works to represent this amazing district," Goldman said, as the district shifts further left.
Both candidates had criticized the administration’s immigration policies and the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, reflecting the district’s increasingly radical stance on border enforcement.
