Lander to challenge Goldman for seat in Congress

City Comptroller Brad Lander is preparing to challenge Rep. Dan Goldman for his seat in Congress, sources told NY1.

Lander previously served as a councilman representing Park Slope in Brooklyn and is a notable progressive in the city.

He also ran for mayor and finished third in the Democratic primary, behind Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

During the primary race, Lander and Mamdani cross-endorsed each other.

According to a report in Politico, Mamdani is expected to endorse Lander’s campaign for Congress.

Goldman, a former prosecutor, has represented the district that encompasses parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan since 2023.

He has faced criticism from some progressives for his staunch defense of the Israeli government.