Polling Average
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51.9%
32.7%
NY-10 Democratic nominee?
$186.1K
JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Council Member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age56 years old (Jul 8, 1969)
GenderMale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Chicago (BA)
Notable personal detailsBradford Scott Lander is an American politician and urban planner who served as the 45th Comptroller of New York City (January 1, 2022–December 31, 2025) and previously represented Brooklyn’s 39th District on the New York City Council (2010–2021). He has worked in affordable housing and community development and later held senior policy leadership roles in city government. He earned degrees from the University of Chicago, University College London, and Pratt Institute.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports progressive tax changes to raise revenue for social programs while also pursuing targeted property-tax reforms to make housing production and assessments fairer; has proposed a city income-tax increase on top earners in the past but later backed away from that specific proposal. Advocates using tax policy to shift resources toward affordable housing, workers, and public services while proposing some tax adjustments aimed at incentivizing new multifamily rental development.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and single-payer proposals (NY Health Act); advocates expanding coverage to undocumented immigrants and protecting coverage for people with pre-existing conditions; has acted to oppose privatization of Medicare benefits for city retirees and to advance broader public coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting immigrant New Yorkers by expanding access to legal services, work authorization, and asylum-related supports; opposes aggressive ICE enforcement actions and promotes policies to prevent deportations and preserve due process for asylum seekers. Advocates city and policy measures to integrate new arrivals (legal representation, job training, ESL, case management) and has taken direct action protesting federal immigration enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding access to abortion and reproductive health care, seeks to make New York a haven for abortion care, and has called for measures to codify and defend abortion rights. Has pressed pharmacy chains and retailers to provide mifepristone and backed local policies and funding to expand access.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive emissions reductions and a rapid transition to clean energy, including net-zero targets for public investments, divestment from fossil fuels, major investments in rooftop solar and renewable infrastructure, and policies to move buildings off fossil fuels while protecting low-income households.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports stronger gun-safety measures including actions to curb illegal gun trafficking and other regulations while also backing public-safety and police reforms. Has promoted tracking/financial measures aimed at gun and ammunition commerce and has supported legislative and local efforts to address gun violence. Positions combine expanded gun-safety policies with an emphasis on public-safety implementation rather than absolute opposition to law enforcement measures.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Brad Lander is running in the Democratic primary for New York’s 10th Congressional District against incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman, with uncertainty over redistricting recently shaping the race. He is also facing a May trial over allegations he obstructed a federal facility during an ICE protest, after rejecting a plea deal and saying he wants to spotlight conditions in migrant holding cells. On policy, Lander has been emphasizing support for expanding the Supreme Court and term limits for justices, and he has shifted his stance on Israel by criticizing its actions in Gaza to differentiate himself from Goldman.
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Articles
NYNew York Daily News3 months ago
Brad Lander calls for expanding Supreme Court and term limits
Positive
NYNew York Post3 months ago
Campaigning Dems reject Israel to stand out from progressive pack
Neutral
NYNew York Daily News4 months ago
Brad Lander headed to trial in May, accused of obstructing use of ICE facility at protest
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NYNew York Daily News4 months ago
Appeals court sides with Democrats in New York redistricting case
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Polls
NY-10 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
NY-12 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Brad Lander for NY-12 Democratic nominee?
Bernie Sanders
Political organization
Bernie Sanders endorsed Brad Lander for his 2025 U.S. House campaign.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.4M
$1.0M
$687.4K
$343.7K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.4M
$663.2K
$711.6K
$47.4K
Source: FEC