
Brad Lander, the Democratic mayoral candidate won the primary election for New York’s 10th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. He defeated the two-term incumbent Representative, Dan Goldman to bag the position. Brad, the former New York City Comptroller and City Council member, reportedly secured the victory with approximately 65.8 percent of the vote, which is more than double the votes received by Dan Goldman. Amid the celebratory moment, here’s a look at the woman behind his success, his wife, Meg Barnette.
Who is Brad Lander’s wife, Meg Barnette?
Meg Barnette is a non-profit executive, attorney, and social justice advocate. She is best known as the wife of Democratic politician, Brad Lander. Meg leads Non-profit New York, an organisation dedicated to strengthening and supporting the city’s non-profit sector. She previously served as the Chief of Staff and an executive at Planned Parenthood NYC. The multifaceted individual is also a trained lawyer, with a focus on organisational resilience, consulting, and democratic advancement.
















