Brad Lander Spends Election Night With Arcade Fire's Will Butler

NEW YORK, NY — Unlike some of his counterparts nearby in Brooklyn, City Councilman Brad Lander had a relatively stress-free primary election night on Wednesday.

Lander, who represents Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Gowanus, Park Slope, Windsor Terrace and Kensington, didn't face a challenger in Tuesday's Democratic primary and, as a result, wasn't even on the ballot. He'll likely cruise to a third term in November's general election in the hyper-liberal district.

So how did Lander spend the last part of his election night, without having to watch election returns with bated breath? He hung out with Arcade Fire's Will Butler, at an activism-themed after party of the band's show at Madison Square Garden.

Butler hosted a "Disco Town Hall" at Nublu in Alphabet City. The event was meant to "engage Arcade Fire fans (and others!) with local organizations, activists, and politicians engaged in helping the vulnerable and empowering communities. There will also be music and dancing. Because that's important too."

Lander provided the politician part of that.

On the agenda, according to Lander's office, was the campaign to close Rikers and "other work for racial justice in New York City."

The appearance alongside Butler came after a long day of campaigning for other candidates across the city. Nearby, two of Lander's choices for the council, Carlos Menchaca and Laurie Cumbo, both incumbents, won their races.

Images courtesy Brad Lander's office