Brad Lander, New York City's Comptroller, Will Run Against Mayor Adams

Brad Lander intends to challenge Mayor Eric Adams in next year’s Democratic primary, sparking a rare matchup between the two prominent citywide elected officials. Lander, one of several Democrats seeking to run to the left of Adams, highlighted concerns of New Yorkers regarding budget cuts to libraries and the high costs of child care in his campaign launch video. As the city comptroller, Lander has been critical of Adams, particularly noting the mayor’s handling of the migrant influx.