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Brad Lander
Democratic · Working Families
NYC comptroller 2022–2025; defeated Rep. Dan Goldman in primary.
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issues on record
Stances
Rent
Limit
New York should limit how much landlords can raise rents.
Limit
Don’t limit
As city comptroller in April 2025, Lander testified for a rent freeze on rent-stabilized apartments. He criticized the Rent Guidelines Board's June 2025 vote to raise rents.
“I believe that a rent freeze is appropriate for the upcoming year, following three years of rent increases that have raised rents by nearly 9%.”
NYC Comptroller's Office · 2025-04-24
Comptroller Lander Calls for a Rent Freeze in Testimony to the Rent Guidelines Board
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This is from 2025. It may not be their position today.
Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Taxes
Raise
New York should raise taxes on its highest earners to pay for public programs.
Raise
Don’t raise
In a 2026 candidate questionnaire, Lander said he would support raising taxes on the wealthiest households and corporations, both in Congress and in Albany. In April 2026 he said he supports raising those taxes in Albany if federal action does not happen.
“Yes, I will support efforts to raise taxes on the wealthiest household and corporations”
Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club · 2026-03-22
Candidate Answers to JOLDC: Brad Lander for US Congress NY-10
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New York Editorial Board · 2026-04-10
Brad Lander on Immigration Reform, Foreign Policy, and His Bid for Congress
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Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Bail
Leaning no change
Judges should have more power to hold people in jail before trial.
More power
No change
In 2022, as comptroller, Lander released a report finding that re-arrest rates did not rise after the 2019 bail reforms. He said bail was still keeping people at Rikers because they are poor.
“The facts of this report show that bail reform is not responsible for an increase in crime and that it still actually is driving people to be held at Rikers for no reason other than that they are poor.”
NBC New York · 2022-03-22
Don't Blame Bail Reform for Higher Crime, NYC Watchdog Says
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This is from 2022. It may not be their position today.
Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Congestion pricing
Keep
The Manhattan congestion toll should stay.
Keep
End
As comptroller in 2025, Lander opposed the Trump administration's attempt to end the Manhattan congestion toll and welcomed a court ruling that kept it running. In his 2026 campaign he cites lawsuits he brought to help put the toll in place.
“Today's ruling is a promising outcome for New Yorkers who are already experiencing the benefits of a city with less traffic, cleaner air, and faster transit service.”
NYC Comptroller's Office · 2025-05-27
Statement from NYC Comptroller Lander on Court Ruling Protecting Congestion Pricing from Trump Administration Overreach
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Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club · 2026-03-22
Candidate Answers to JOLDC: Brad Lander for US Congress NY-10
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This is from 2025. It may not be their position today.
Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Immigration
Stay out
Local police should stay out of federal immigration enforcement.
Stay out
Take part
In April 2025, Lander opposed a city executive order that would have let ICE open an office on Rikers Island. In 2026 he said he would vote to defund ICE.
“Permitting ICE to open an office on Rikers Island does nothing to make New Yorkers safer”
NYC Council (Council Member Shahana Hanif) · 2025-04-10
Advocates, Elected Officials Rally Against Mayor Adams' ICE Office at Rikers
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Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club · 2026-03-22
Candidate Answers to JOLDC: Brad Lander for US Congress NY-10
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This is from 2025. It may not be their position today.
Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Climate law
Keep
New York should keep its 2019 climate law.
Keep
Repeal
In April 2026, Lander said he opposed Governor Hochul's proposal to roll back the state's 2019 climate law. The rollback was later passed in the May 2026 state budget.
“I think that the governor's move to roll back the CLCPA is terrible, and I strenuously oppose it.”
New York Editorial Board · 2026-04-10
Brad Lander on Immigration Reform, Foreign Policy, and His Bid for Congress
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Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Climate deadlines
Leaning hold
New York should keep its climate law's current deadlines, with no more delays.
Hold
Don’t hold
In April 2026, Lander opposed Governor Hochul's proposed changes to the climate law, which replaced the 2030 emissions target with a later one. He called the rollback terrible.
“I think that the governor's move to roll back the CLCPA is terrible, and I strenuously oppose it.”
New York Editorial Board · 2026-04-10
Brad Lander on Immigration Reform, Foreign Policy, and His Bid for Congress
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Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Abortion
Keep
Abortion should stay legal and accessible in New York as it is today.
Keep
Restrict
Asked in a 2026 candidate questionnaire whether he supports the unrestricted right to reproductive care and abortion, Lander answered yes.
“Yes, reproductive rights are deeply personal.”
Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club · 2026-03-22
Candidate Answers to JOLDC: Brad Lander for US Congress NY-10
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Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Charter schools
Not on record
New York should allow more charter schools.
Allow more
Keep cap
On the ballot
NYS Board of Elections · 2026-10-07
General Election Ballot Certification (Oct 7, 2026)
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