‘Glorious time to be a New Yorker’ as Lander’s win highlights Mamdani effect
Summary
Brad Lander won the Democratic primary in New York’s 12th district with strong support from Mayor Zohran Mamdani and progressive voters. Lander defeated the two-term incumbent Dan Goldman by a large margin and is expected to win the November congressional election, marking a boost for progressive Democrats.Key Facts
- Brad Lander won the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th congressional district.
- Lander was endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who also backed two other successful candidates.
- Lander beat incumbent Dan Goldman by 31 points with 92% of votes counted.
- Lander and Mamdani had previously competed in the mayoral race but later supported each other.
- The victory highlights growing support for progressive politicians in New York City.
- Lander has criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza and called it genocide, while Goldman took a less critical stance.
- Goldman was supported by a major pro-Israel lobbying group that opposes some progressive Democrats.
- The win is seen as part of a larger divide within the Democratic Party over Israel and other policies.
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