Mamdani-backed 'liberal Zionist' ousts Dem who led Trump impeachment in bid to take NYC House seat
Brad Lander defeats Rep. Dan Goldman in the NY-10 Democratic primary, backed by Bernie Sanders and Mayor Mamdani in a progressive wing victory.
TL;DR
- Brad Lander defeated incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District.
- Lander, described as a 'liberal Zionist,' was backed by progressive figures including Sen. Bernie Sanders and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- Goldman, who served as lead counsel during the first impeachment inquiry into President Trump, was supported by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
- Key issues in the campaign included stances on Israel, the war in Gaza, immigration enforcement, and housing affordability.
- Lander has publicly supported abolishing ICE since 2018, while Goldman argued for a more institutional approach to reforming the agency.
- The primary was seen as a test of the progressive wing's influence in New York City politics.
- Lander is expected to be the favorite in the general election against Republican/Conservative nominee Jennifer Moore.