Inspired by His Father’s Activism, Tim Wu Is Running for Lieutenant Governor as an Outsider

By DAVID W. CHEN

Mr. Wu, a Columbia law professor who is an expert in Internet law and policy, has waged a shoestring anti-establishment campaign in the Democratic primary.


Mr. Wu, 42, may actually have higher name recognition among engaged Democrats, especially in voter-rich New York City. An expert in Internet law and policy, he coined the phrase “net neutrality,” and is a best-selling author who has appeared on “The Colbert Report.” He has also picked up the endorsements of The Nation and the editorial board of The New York Times, among others.