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Mamdani-backed Lander ousts incumbent Goldman, calls for 'new humanism' in politics - Israel & Jewish News

Brad Lander defeated Rep. Daniel Goldman in the Democratic primary and called for a “new humanism” in politics.

Mamdani-backed Lander ousts incumbent Goldman, calls for 'new humanism' in politics - Israel & Jewish News
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Brad Lander defeated Rep. Daniel Goldman in the Democratic primary for New York’s 10th Congressional District, winning 65.8% of the votes counted at press time. The race centered in part on Israel, and Lander called for a “new humanism” in politics at his victory party.

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Democratic primary winner and House candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District

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Incumbent representative defeated in the Democratic primary for New York’s 10th Congressional District

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ALSO MENTIONED  Katie Unger, Board member of Jews for Racial and Economic Justice and co-founder of its electoral arm; Ruth Messinger, Former New York City Council member and Lander campaign supporter; Sam Markstein, National political director of the Republican Jewish Coalition; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor who supported Lander

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Brad Lander Defeats Dan Goldman in New York Democratic Primary

Brad Lander defeated Dan Goldman in New York’s Democratic primary. Center outlets connect the result to debates over Israel, Jewish safety and Democratic coalition-building, while some focus more narrowly on the primary outcome or concerns about antisemitism. Right-leaning outlets frame it as a broader leftward shift, emphasizing potential consequences for pro-Israel Democrats and party leadership.

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