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NEWS: Brad Lander Leads Mayoral Race in Club Endorsements

Lander receives most club endorsements in Manhattan’s coveted west side, expands his long-time base in Brooklyn

NEW YORK, NY — Further advancing his lead in the mayoral race, Brad Lander has secured the most Democratic club endorsements of any other candidate to date. Lander’s impressive count of club endorsements both strengthen his deep-rooted ties to Brooklyn and confirm his strong support into Manhattan, particularly in the borough’s coveted west side. Lander’s commanding lead securing 67% of the vote from two powerful Democratic clubs in a crowded field of mayoral hopefuls cements his status as the clear frontrunner to beat Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo in the June primary.

“New York City’s Democratic clubs are home to some of the most politically engaged people in the City, and earning their overwhelming support in the race to City Hall lends further credibility to the strength of our campaign,” said Brad Lander. “I’m honored to receive the endorsement of so many clubs in both Brooklyn and Manhattan, which will add to our momentum, broad coalition of support, and organizing capabilities across the city.”

Manhattan Clubs

  • NEW: Broadway Democrats: Lander secured an impressive 67% of the Broadway Dems vote, the official club in the 69th Assembly District, Part C​, which covers Morningside Heights and parts of Manhattan Valley, southwest Harlem, and Manhattanville.

  • Village Independent Democrats: Lander again secured an impressive 67% of the VID vote, one of the longest-standing reform Democratic clubs in the City established in 1957. 

  • NEW: Hell’s Kitchen Democrats: The Hell’s Kitchen club boasts 240 members and previously endorsed Lander for Comptroller in 2021.

  • Upper West Side Action Group: A political chapter of both Swing Left and Indivisible that boasts over 7,500 members, UWS Action Group has sponsored almost 400 events, and completed almost 11,000 volunteer shifts since their inception in 2017.

Brooklyn Clubs

  • Independent Neighborhood Democrats: IND represents the 52nd Assembly District that covers much of north west Brooklyn (Park Slope, Downtown Brooklyn, Cobble Hill, etc.), which Lander has represented since he was in the City Council.

Lander has also received endorsements from UAW Region 9A, New York Progressive Action Network, and NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees, and support from the widest coalition of elected officials, including NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, State Senator Liz Krueger, State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Robert Carroll, and Councilmember Tiffany Cabán. With $5.4 million raised for his campaign, Lander is also leading the pack of mayoral candidates in fundraising. 

"Broadway Democrats is proud to endorse Brad Lander for Mayor because he has the experience, integrity, and leadership to tackle our city’s toughest challenges and stand up to attacks from Washington,” said Broadway Democrats District Leader Paula Diamond Román. “No one understands the workings of New York City better. With decades of experience in affordable housing and a strong record as Comptroller, Brad has fought to keep government accountable, transparent, and trustworthy. In these challenging times, we need a leader who is both progressive and pragmatic—someone who can deliver real solutions while staying true to our values. That leader is Brad Lander."

"During this time of discontent, discord, and disarray, Brad Lander is the type of experienced and stable leader that New York needs," said Hell's Kitchen Democrats President Sean Coughlin. "HKDems knew that Brad was the right candidate for the job of Comptroller in 2021 and we know Brad is the right candidate for Mayor now. Brad has a proven and consistent record on progressive issues while effectively governing and steadfastly serving constituents. The campaign's plan to reach out to all communities across New York is a winning strategy, and we are proud to play a part."

"Three Parks Independent Democrats is proud to endorse Brad Lander for mayor," said Three Parks Board President Lorraine Zamora. "Brad is the mayoral candidate who can beat Eric Adams. He has the experience, leadership, and integrity to make our city more livable, and protect New Yorkers from Donald Trump's authoritarian agenda."

“We're proud that the Village Independent Democrats endorsed Brad Lander for Mayor,” said VID Co-Presidents Sara Kimball and Irene Kaufman. “Brad embodies the values of the club that are essential to moving our city forward—fighting for equity, justice, and opportunity for all New Yorkers. In this pivotal moment in history, we need a leader who will stand up for every New Yorker, from our most vulnerable communities to our thriving neighborhoods. Brad's bold vision and leadership will ensure that our city remains a place where everyone has the chance to thrive.”

"First and foremost we must make sure that neither Adams nor Cuomo win — and no one is better positioned to beat them than Brad Lander, with his impeccable record of delivering huge wins for New York City’s working families,” said UWS Action Group Coordinator Arlene Geiger. “For decades, Brad has helped New York City build thousands affordable housing units, has shepherded the highest returns for our retirees’ pensions while championing the nation’s strongest climate investments, and has led an office of 700+ people with unparalleled strength and vision.” 

“Brad Lander is no stranger to the Independent Neighborhood Democrats, and we know him to be a candidate with decades of experience in affordable housing and public service, unparalleled integrity, and problem-solving agility on some of the most complex policy areas,” said IND President Seamus Campbell. “Brad is the leader we need right now as Mayor because he is someone who can stand up for New York City’s values and has the track record to prove he can win.”

“Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats is pleased and proud to endorse Brad Lander for Mayor of New York City,” said CBID President Sharon Harkey. “As a City Council member and as Comptroller, Brad has been a strong leader, bringing intelligence, integrity and competency to both positions. He will bring the progressive values we share as proud New Yorkers to bear on the city as a whole. CBID has supported him for many years and looks forward to helping bring about his victory in the upcoming primary and in the mayoralty in the fall.”

“There’s no UAW picket line in NYC without Brad Lander there, he stands with us without fail,” said UAW Region 9A Director Brandon Mancilla. “Brad knows the city, how it works, and how to help working people. Today we are proud to stand with him and endorse him in our UAW champion mayoral slate!”

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