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Brad Lander
DEMOCRAT
Brad Lander is running for New York US Representative, District 10.
Personal background
Brad Lander attended the University of Chicago. He is a married father of two.
Professional background
Brad previously worked as the Director of the Pratt Center for Community Development from 2003 to 2009.
Political background
Brad previously served as New York City comptroller from 2022 to 2025 and as a New York City Council Member from 2010 to 2022. He ran for New York City mayor in 2025 but did not win.
Economy
Committed to fighting for a wealth tax on ultra-millionaires to provide the resources for universal child care, Medicare for All, affordable housing, public goods, and the "needs of working families."
Supports guaranteeing a "living wage" for gig economy workers and protecting workers from abusive scheduling and wage theft.
Advocates for "responsible investing," including divesting from fossil fuels.
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Public Safety
As of July 28, 2026, Brad Lander’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Healthcare
Promises to fight to codify a right to an abortion and repeal the Hyde Amendment, which restricts the use of federal funds to pay for abortions except in cases of rape or incest.
Committed to working with the Mamdani Administration, City Councilmembers, advocates, and health care institutions to make sure that contraception and abortion care, both onsite and by mail, is available to anyone who needs it.
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Energy & the Environment
Thinks urgent, robust action is required now to end reliance on fossil fuels and implement a Green New Deal to transition rapidly to renewables, and to "reap the benefits for Americans that will come with good green jobs, abundant and cheap renewal energy, expanded energy security, and healthier and safer neighborhoods."
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Foreign Policy and Immigration
Seeks to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Believes in a foreign policy that emphasizes global peacemaking over militarism, that defends human rights and international norms, and that defeats authoritarianism globally through alliances that address inequality and poverty.
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Voting & Elections
Advocates for campaign finance reform and voting rights laws.
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Education
Promises to "take on efforts to defund and censor K-12 public education, tackle the student debt crisis, and fight to ensure that higher education does not cave to political pressure from the Trump Administration."
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