Brad Lander Wins NY-10 Election, Meet His Wife, Meg Barnette And Kids As He Beats Dan Goldman

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.

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Meg generally maintains a low profile and occasionally makes public statements regarding her husband's controversies, such as his ICE-related arrest in September 2025. She used her husband's X (formerly Twitter) account to share her opinion on his detention and speak out on his behalf. She drew significant media attention at that time. She was present when he was detained by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a "court watching" demonstration at a Manhattan immigration court. Brad Lander's recent win in NY-10 brought Meg Barnette back into the discussion.

Brad Lander and Meg Barnette's love story

The exact date of the meeting between Brad Lander and Meg Barnette, and the timeline of their love story, are not known. However, as per The New York Times, their relationship deepened after he completed his master's degree in anthropology at University College London. After he completed the course, his then-girlfriend, Meg Barnette, relocated to New York City. To be with her, he chose to follow her across the Atlantic. After dating for a few years, the couple got married in May 1996.

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Brad and Meg reportedly had a unique nuptials, honouring their roots and their humanitarianism. They signed a ketubah, a traditional Jewish marriage contract with personal vows, committing to standing by each other through thick and thin and working together to make the world a better place, with equal opportunities for all. The pair has now spent three decades together.

Brad Lander praised Meg Barnette as a selfless person due to her kidney donation

Both Brad and Meg believe in philanthropy, and their shared goodness has brought them closer together. They have always been there for people who reached out to them for help. Brad has shared his deep admiration for his wife time and again. In December 2019, he publicly praised her on X as "the most awesome" and "admirable" human being after she selflessly donated a kidney to her close friend, Joyce George. Brad Lander'm wrote:

I have long been certain that my wife Meg Barnette (@barnettem) is the most awesome & admirable human being on the planet. If you know her, you know why. But even if not, pretty sure you'll agree this week ... as Meg donated one of her kidneys to her dear friend Joyce George.

Do Brad Lander and Meg Barnette have kids?

Brad Lander and Meg Barnette have two children together, Marek Launder and Rosa Launder. The four of them live happily in Brooklyn. Both kids stay away from the spotlight, even though their parents are well-known figures. Not much is known about them except that both Marek and Rosa graduated from NYC public schools, as per the NYCLU. Regarding their birth dates or their academic interests, their parents have not disclosed any information. After his NY-10 election win, Brad made a rare family post on Instagram, sharing a happy photo with his wife and children.

What are your thoughts on Brad Lander's family consisting of a supportive wife and two lovely children? Let us know.

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