Brad Lander defeats Rep. Goldman in NY-10 Democratic primary, CBS News projects
Summary
Brad Lander won the Democratic primary against Rep. Dan Goldman in New York’s 10th Congressional District, which includes Lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. Lander received strong support from progressive leaders, while Goldman was backed by more moderate Democrats. Both candidates focused on opposing President Trump’s policies, especially on immigration.Key Facts
- Brad Lander defeated two-term incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary for New York’s 10th Congressional District.
- The district covers Lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn.
- Lander received endorsements from Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders.
- Goldman was supported by Governor Kathy Hochul and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
- Lander criticized Goldman as a “corporate Democrat” who did not sufficiently fight wealthy interests.
- Goldman authored the Robinhood Act aimed at increasing taxes on billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk.
- Both candidates opposed President Trump’s immigration policies and actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- Lander was arrested last year by ICE while attending immigration court to support immigrants; Goldman has worked to free unlawfully detained immigrants.
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