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Brooklyn Comptroller Lander Launches Progressive Challenge to Goldman

12/9/2025

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Brad Lander, a Brooklyn progressive and New York City Comptroller, plans to launch a congressional campaign against Rep. Dan Goldman.
He expects an endorsement from Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected democratic socialist mayor.
Lander's campaign aims to appeal to left-leaning voters in a district that backed Mamdani.
He has sought backing from Senators Sanders and Warren and has been active on migrant rights, signaling a push to unseat mainstream Democrats.

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Brad Lander, a Brooklyn progressive and New York City Comptroller, plans to launch a congressional campaign against Rep. Dan Goldman.
He expects an endorsement from Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected democratic socialist mayor.
Lander's campaign aims to appeal to left-leaning voters in a district that backed Mamdani.
He has sought backing from Senators Sanders and Warren and has been active on migrant rights, signaling a push to unseat mainstream Democrats.