2026 Congress midterms: Outgoing Comptroller Brad Lander kicks off challenge to Dan Goldman, with Mayor-elect Mamdani’s blessing

Following weeks of speculation, City Comptroller Brad Lander officially launched a primary challenge Wednesday against U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman.

Lander enters the race with the backing of several of the country’s most prominent progressive leaders, including Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren.