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Brad Lander

D : NY-10 : U.S. House
insurgent

Brad Lander is an insurgent progressive who frames tech accountability primarily through the lens of campaign finance and anti-monopoly, specifically targeting the influence of the crypto industry. His platform emphasizes a 'fight' against corporate interests that stack the economy against working families.

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Last updated 6/5/2026
Where they've done the work
FinTech

Where this candidate has done the work

Each category shows whether they've engaged substantively, taken a position, or stayed quiet; not a pass/fail grade.

AI Rollout

mostly quiet

Lander likely supports strong labor and community guardrails on infrastructure based on his general 'economy isn’t stacked against us' framing.

"Fight for an economy that isn’t stacked against us."
Why this rating

Depth is low as he does not explicitly mention AI infrastructure or data centers. Alignment is neutral-placeholder due to lack of specific signal. Inferred from his 'Working Families, Not Just the Wealthy' platform bucket.

Sources

depth 2 : alignment n/a : confidence 50%

Worker Rights & Tech-Driven Disempowerment

inferred

Lander supports shifting power from wealthy corporations to working families, implying support for gig worker protections and union rights.

"Working Families, Not Just the Wealthy"
Why this rating

Depth is moderate based on his career-long persona as a labor advocate and his explicit 'Working Families' platform pillar. Alignment is high based on his 'Fight, Don’t Fold' rhetoric against interests that stack the economy.

Sources

depth 4 : alignment 7 : confidence 80%

Surveillance, Data Privacy & Civil Liberties

stated

Opposes authoritarian federal government surveillance and the 'abduction' of neighbors, likely referring to ICE/DHS tech-enabled enforcement.

"Fight against an authoritarian federal government that is abducting our neighbors."
Why this rating

Depth is moderate; he explicitly calls out 'authoritarian federal government' actions. Alignment is high as he frames this as a 'fight' against state overreach and for a 'welcoming' city, a common progressive stance against immigration surveillance.

Sources

depth 4 : alignment 8 : confidence 70%

Social Media, Platform Power & Information

mostly quiet

Likely supports antitrust action given his broader critique of Wall Street and concentrated wealth.

"tax obscene wealth"
Why this rating

Depth is low. While he mentions 'taxing obscene wealth' and fighting an economy 'stacked against us,' he does not specifically name-check Big Tech platforms or Section 230.

Sources

depth 2 : alignment n/a : confidence 40%

Financial Technology, Crypto & Predatory Platforms

stated

Strongly opposes the influence of crypto interests in politics and frames the industry alongside Wall Street as a force to be fought.

"Fight to get money out of politics, instead of raking in Wall Street, crypto, and AIPAC contributions."
Why this rating

Depth is high for a sub-topic; he explicitly names 'crypto' as one of the three primary antagonist funding sources he refuses to take money from. Alignment is very high as he views the industry's political spending as a barrier to the 'American dream.'

Sources

depth 6 : alignment 9 : confidence 90%

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