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Ralph Yozzo
"Pass-Through" Entities: There is a surge in spending from groups like "Next NYC" and "Westside Progress," which utilize legal structures to delay donor disclosure until after the primary. These groups recently spent six figures in a related West Side special election and are expected to pivot to NY-12 immediately. Read more...
Super PAC and outside spending in the 2026 Manhattan congressional races have become a defining force, particularly in the competitive NY-10 and the open NY-12 seats.
As of late April 2026, here are the details of independent expenditures and Super PAC activity for the Manhattan districts.
NY-10: Goldman vs. Lander
The primary between Incumbent Dan Goldman and Challenger Brad Lander is seeing a clash between personal wealth and "dark money" dynamics.
Self-Funding: Dan Goldman has committed at least $1 million of his personal fortune to his re-election, adding to a war chest that already stood at $1.5 million in March.
PAC Stance: Brad Lander has publicly sworn to donate any funds to charity if a Super PAC spends money on his behalf, attempting to frame the race as "grassroots vs. big money."
Outside Group "Approval": In a rare move, J Street has endorsed Goldman but officially "approved" Lander, allowing their PAC donors to support either without breaking ranks.
Historical Context: In Goldman’s 2022 run, AIPAC’s Super PAC (United Democracy Project) spent approximately $350,000 to oppose his then-chief rival. Observers are watching for similar late-cycle spending if the race narrows further.
NY-12: The Post-Nadler Power Vacuum
With the retirement of Jerry Nadler, NY-12 has become a magnet for national outside spending.
Billionaire & Tech Influence: Reports indicate that outside spending by Michael Bloomberg and newly formed AI-focused PACs is expected to dominate the airwaves in May and June.
Pro-AI PACs: One specific Super PAC, heavily funded by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen (who has committed $25 million to such efforts nationally), is active in this race, likely backing candidates with tech-friendly legislative backgrounds like Alex Bores.
"Pass-Through" Entities: There is a surge in spending from groups like "Next NYC" and "Westside Progress," which utilize legal structures to delay donor disclosure until after the primary. These groups recently spent six figures in a related West Side special election and are expected to pivot to NY-12 immediately.
NY-13 & NY-15
Outside spending in these districts remains relatively low compared to the "Manhattan Millionaire" races.
NY-13: Adriano Espaillat holds a massive financial advantage ($1.05M cash on hand) over his challengers, discouraging major Super PAC intervention. Most spending here is direct candidate expenditure rather than independent advocacy.
NY-15: Ritchie Torres is a national fundraising powerhouse ($14.77M cash on hand). Because he is a top recipient of PAC support nationally, Super PACs rarely need to spend independently to bolster him, as his own campaign budget covers all necessary saturation.
Summary of Manhattan Outside Spending
| District | Key Outside Players | Primary Target/Support | Status |
| NY-10 | J Street, AIPAC (potential) | Mixed / Goldman | Monitoring late-May buys. |
| NY-12 | Pro-AI PACs, Mike Bloomberg | Bores / Lasher / Schlossberg | Spending expected to hit $1M+ in June. |
| NY-13 | Labor Unions | Espaillat | Primarily direct donations. |
| NY-15 | Crypto & Tech PACs | Torres | Indirect support via heavy direct PAC giving. |
Note: Under FEC rules, "Independent Expenditures" made within 20 days of an election must be reported within 24 hours. Since the Manhattan primary is June 23, expect a significant spike in "24-hour notices" starting in early June.