Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and urban planner |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/07/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Suburban St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Bradford Scott Lander
23/06/2026
Lander defeated incumbent U.S. Representative Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary for New York's 10th congressional district, winning roughly 62% of the vote according to AP projections. He had been endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders, and his victory makes him the Democratic nominee for the November 2026 general election. The result was seen as a key test for the city's progressive movement.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Democratic politician and urban planner who won the 2026 Democratic primary for New York's 10th congressional district, defeating incumbent Dan Goldman. He previously served as New York City Comptroller from 2022 to 2025 and on the New York City Council for District 39 from 2010 to 2021. |
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| Political Positions | Progressive Democrat |
| Mayoral Campaign | Ran unsuccessfully in the 2025 New York City Democratic mayoral primary, finishing third. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's | University of Chicago |
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Personal Life
| Spouse | Meg Barnette |
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| Marriage Year | 1996 |
| Residence | Brooklyn, New York |
Relationships & More
| Political Alliances | Ally of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani |
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| Party Affiliations |
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| Former Affiliation | Democratic Socialists of America (until November 2023) |
Family
| Spouse | Meg Barnette |
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| Children | 2 |
Career
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| New York City Council | Represented District 39 from 2010 to 2021; co-founded the Council's Progressive Caucus |
| New York City Comptroller | 45th Comptroller, served from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2025 |
| Local Progress | Served as chairman of this national network of progressive local elected officials |
| 2026 Congressional Campaign | Democratic nominee for New York's 10th congressional district after the June 2026 primary |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Succeeded Bill de Blasio on the New York City Council and was succeeded by Shahana Hanif. | |
| 2. Succeeded Scott Stringer as New York City Comptroller and was succeeded by Mark Levine. | |
| 3. Describes himself as a liberal Zionist and has been a critic of the Israeli government. | |
| 4. Was a member of the Democratic Socialists of America until November 2023. |
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