Emerson Poll Shows Brad Lander Leading Dan Goldman in NY-10 Primary

A new poll shows former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander holding a commanding lead over incumbent Representative Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary for New York’s 10th Congressional District. The survey, conducted by Emerson College Polling, indicates Lander leads Goldman 57% to 23% among likely Democratic primary voters, with 20% undecided. The primary election is scheduled for June 23.

The poll, which surveyed 450 voters from May 16-17, has a margin of error of 4.6 percentage points. Lander’s lead is particularly strong among voters under 40, who support him 73% to 15%. Voters over 70 are more evenly split, with 38% supporting Lander and 31% backing Goldman.

The race has become a focal point for broader ideological tensions within the Democratic Party. Goldman, first elected in 2022, has secured endorsements from prominent establishment figures including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Governor Kathy Hochul. Lander, who ran in the 2025 Democratic primary for mayor, is backed by a coalition of progressive leaders including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.

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