WASHINGTON, D.C. — In February, Indivisible Brooklyn formally endorsed Brad Lander and recommended him to Indivisible for our national endorsement. Shortly after, Indivisible endorsed Brad Lander in the U.S. House of Representatives primary in New York’s 10th congressional district because at a moment when our communities are under attack, voters are demanding a Democratic Party willing to fight back. That demand is shaping the future of the party — and it starts in the primaries with candidates like Brad Lander.
Today, Brad Lander won his primary to officially become the Democratic nominee for New York’s 10th congressional district.
Brad Lander’s success in the primary is a major victory for working people in New York City and for voters demanding a new generation of Democratic leadership. Brad Lander has overcome an incumbent who has the backing of ultra-wealthy Trump donors, special interest money, and establishment Democrats eager to keep the status quo for New Yorkers. The voters have made clear that it is time for elected officials who represent them.
“In New York’s 10th congressional district, voters sent a clear message that the future belongs to leaders who are willing to challenge the status quo and fight for working people. By nominating Brad Lander, Democrats embraced a new generation of leadership — one prepared to take on powerful interests and meet this moment with the courage and urgency it demands.
“Through his career of public service and proven commitment to his community, Brad Lander earned voters’ trust. At a time when too many elected officials have been content to protect entrenched interests, Brad offered a vision rooted in accountability, economic justice, and standing up for New Yorkers facing rising costs and attacks on their rights. Voters chose that vision over an incumbent who too often put special interests ahead of the people he was elected to serve,” said Ezra Levin, Co-Executive Director of Indivisible.
Indivisible’s 2026 Primary Program
Last November, after Senate Democrats’ surrendered and voted to end the 41-day government shutdown without securing any commitments to lower health care costs or protect working families, Indivisible announced its largest primary program in the movement’s history. This program aims to turn the page on the failed leadership of Democrats like Senator Schumer, and identify and support fighters who will challenge feckless incumbents — to fight, not fold, in the face of fascism.
Indivisible will continue to work with local groups to support additional candidates in competitive primaries across the country. In the coming months, Indivisible will direct its network of activists, volunteers, and resources to help these endorsed candidates win their primaries, scaling phone banks, text programs, and canvassing efforts to unprecedented levels for the 2026 cycle.
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Indivisible Action (PAC) channels grassroots energy into electing progressive candidates who will work towards an inclusive democracy that provides for the needs of all people. Indivisible Action provides tools, training and strategic guidance to local Indivisible groups as they flex their electoral power. Indivisible Action also makes its own endorsements of federal and gubernatorial candidates, grounded in endorsements made by local Indivisible activists.
Indivisible Action (PAC) channels grassroots energy into electing progressive candidates who will work towards an inclusive democracy that provides for the needs of all people. Indivisible Action provides tools, training and strategic guidance to local Indivisible groups as they flex their electoral power. Indivisible Action also makes its own endorsements of federal and gubernatorial candidates, grounded in endorsements made by local Indivisible activists.