Brad Lander
Brad Lander | |
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Lander in 2023 | |
| 45th New York City Comptroller | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Stringer |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 39th district | |
| In office January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bill de Blasio |
| Succeeded by | Shahana Hanif |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bradford S. Lander July 8, 1969 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Working Families Democratic Socialists of America |
| Spouse | Meg Barnette |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Chicago (BA) Pratt Institute (MS) University College London (MSc) |
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| Website | Official website |
Bradford S. Lander (born July 8, 1969) is an American politician, urban planner, and community organizer who has served as the 45th New York City Comptroller since 2022. He is a progressive member of the Democratic Party. He is a candidate in the 2025 election for the mayor of New York City.
Lander was elected to the New York City Council in 2009, serving for twelve years, later serving as Deputy Leader for Policy. His district included portions of Brooklyn. In 2021, Lander was elected city comptroller, and assumed office on January 1, 2022. He was endorsed by progressives such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elizabeth Warren.
In July 2024, Lander announced he would challenge incumbent Mayor Eric Adams in the 2025 election. In New York's ranked-choice voting system, Lander is endorsed by competitor Zohran Mamdani, who asked his supporters to list Lander as their second choice. Lander similarly endorsed Mamdani, asking his supporters to vote Mamdani as their second choice.