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Rep. Dan Goldman's Democratic Challenger Says He's "Not Doing AIPAC's Bidding"

Lander announced his congressional campaign and criticized Goldman’s relationship to AIPAC.

Rep. Dan Goldman's Democratic Challenger Says He's "Not Doing AIPAC's Bidding"
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
Dec 10, 2025
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Brad Lander announced a campaign for New York’s 10th Congressional District, challenging Rep. Dan Goldman. In his launch video, Lander criticized what he called “AIPAC’s bidding” and argued the district’s mayor should have an ally in Washington.

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Candidate challenging the incumbent for New York’s 10th Congressional District

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House Minority Leader mentioned among Democrats who eventually endorsed Mamdani

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Senate Minority Leader mentioned as not having endorsed Mamdani

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ALSO MENTIONED  Andrew Cuomo, Former New York governor and Mamdani’s primary opponent; Kathy Hochul, New York governor mentioned among Democrats who eventually endorsed Mamdani; Mike Bloomberg, Former New York City mayor described as a supporter of Cuomo; Zohran Mamdani, Mayor-elect supported by Lander

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Brad Lander Announces Congressional Campaign With Mamdani’s Endorsement

Outlets agree that Brad Lander launched a Democratic primary challenge to Rep. Dan Goldman with Zohran Mamdani’s endorsement. Left-leaning outlets present Lander as an appealing progressive challenger and focus on his differences with Goldman. Center outlets largely describe the launch and endorsements, with several highlighting disputes over Israel, AIPAC and the district’s progressive direction. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Lander’s ties to Mamdani and progressive politics, while also highlighting scrutiny of his protest history.

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