Brad Lander, Jewish Mamdani ally and Israel critic, wins NYC Congressional primary (opens original article in a new tab)
Brad Lander, a leftist Jewish ally of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, won the Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Dan Goldman. Lander's victory reflects growing far-left, anti-Israel influence in the city, alongside other leftist wins and pro-Israel candidates securing their seats.
- Brad Lander, a leftist Jewish ally of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, won the NYC Congressional primary for the 10th District, defeating centrist incumbent Dan Goldman.
- Lander accused Israel of genocide and apartheid, while Goldman criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's government and the Gaza war but aligned more with mainstream Jewish community views.
- Pro-Israel representatives Ritchie Torres and Grace Meng also won their primaries, alongside centrist Micah Lasher in the 12th District.
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