Who Is Running in New York Congressional District 10th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Daniel Goldman
(Incumbent)Economy
HighDaniel Goldman prioritizes tackling wealth inequality, stating it as a fundamental problem. He supports a "Robin Hood bill" to address this and champions progressive policies aimed at supporting working families and improving affordability. As a Congressman, he utilized relationships with Republicans to reopen the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project and secured a significant infrastructure grant for the New York City Economic Development Corporation.
Immigration
HighDaniel Goldman opposes several restrictive immigration measures, including the SAVE Act, Secure the Border Act, and The Equal Representation Act, viewing some immigration enforcement surges as attempts to undermine elections. He emphasizes the importance of asylum, stating it is critical for the country to welcome refugees. Additionally, he advocates for a dramatic increase in various visas for workers and professionals, while not supporting entirely open borders.
Healthcare
HighDaniel Goldman advocates for dramatically increasing healthcare access, focusing on federally qualified and community health centers for preventative medicine. He supports restoring funds cut from Medicaid and aims to protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Goldman also fights to extend the ACA's tax credits to make healthcare more affordable and believes healthcare coverage should be a human right, not dependent on income.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Daniel Goldman |
|---|---|
| Economy | Daniel Goldman prioritizes tackling wealth inequality, stating it as a fundamental problem. He supports a "Robin Hood bill" to address this and champions progressive policies aimed at supporting working families and improving affordability. As a Congressman, he utilized relationships with Republicans to reopen the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project and secured a significant infrastructure grant for the New York City Economic Development Corporation. High |
| Immigration | Daniel Goldman opposes several restrictive immigration measures, including the SAVE Act, Secure the Border Act, and The Equal Representation Act, viewing some immigration enforcement surges as attempts to undermine elections. He emphasizes the importance of asylum, stating it is critical for the country to welcome refugees. Additionally, he advocates for a dramatic increase in various visas for workers and professionals, while not supporting entirely open borders. High |
| Healthcare | Daniel Goldman advocates for dramatically increasing healthcare access, focusing on federally qualified and community health centers for preventative medicine. He supports restoring funds cut from Medicaid and aims to protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Goldman also fights to extend the ACA's tax credits to make healthcare more affordable and believes healthcare coverage should be a human right, not dependent on income. High |
| Climate & Energy | Congressman Daniel Goldman introduced the Homeland Security Climate Change Coordination Act to codify DHS's Climate Action Group. He is a member of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition and supports federal investment in public transportation, electrification, and alternative energy. Goldman, who achieved a 100% score on the League of Conservation Voters' 2024 and Lifetime Scorecard, also supports the Green New Deal and views climate change as an existential and national security threat. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Daniel Goldman supports abortion rights and reproductive freedoms, stating that "Abortion is health care, reproductive rights are human rights." He is a member of the Pro-Choice Caucus and introduced the Abortion Care Awareness Act to expand access to accurate information about abortion care. He is committed to fighting to restore abortion rights through legislation like the Women’s Health Protection Act and has been endorsed by Reproductive Freedom for All. High |
| Foreign Policy | Representative Daniel Goldman has expressed opposition to Republican efforts to shut down Department of Homeland Security components, including TSA, the Coast Guard, and FEMA, characterizing such actions as 'lawlessness.' He voted in favor of warrantless surveillance and was among 22 House Democrats who voted to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib for supporting Palestinian liberation. Goldman also opposed H.J. Res. 30, which aimed to block Biden's ESG rule for retirement accounts. High |
| Education | Representative Daniel Goldman supports education funding and accessibility. He presented a $357,000 Community Project Funding award to Project Impact at Borough of Manhattan Community College for justice-impacted students and a $250,000 award to Avenues for Justice. He co-introduced legislation to provide relief to student loan borrowers and opposed the dissolution of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Goldman also voted to uphold nondiscrimination protections in federally funded education programs. High |
| Gun Policy | Daniel Goldman introduced H.R. 7591, the Secure Firearm Storage and Suicide Prevention Act of 2026. This legislation aims to enhance firearm safety and educate on suicide prevention to reduce unintentional injuries and suicides related to firearms, particularly among youth. The bill specifies that best practices and guidance must maintain a neutral stance on encouraging or discouraging firearm ownership. His legislative efforts focus on non-partisan approaches to firearm storage. Low |
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