Brad Lander, New York City’s outgoing comptroller, is challenging Congressman Dan Goldman in this summer’s Democratic primary election, portraying himself as a progressive stalwart who can do a better job at fighting President Trump’s agenda on Capitol Hill.

Lander’s bid for Goldman’s 10th Congressional District, which spans Lower Manhattan and brownstone Brooklyn neighborhoods like Park Slope, tees off a heated contest that stands to test the strength of some of the most prominent names in left-wing politics. The race could also be seen as a litmus test for how Democrats view Israel’s war in Gaza, with Lander and Goldman staking out distinctly different views on the conflict.

In addition to launching his campaign, Lander announced Wednesday he has already locked in the endorsement o

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