Micah Lasher

A pro-AI super PAC named Leading the Future holds $31.5 million in funds and has transferred $20 million to affiliated groups ahead of the midterms. Opposing AI safety groups like Public First Action and Defending Our Values PAC report smaller fundraising totals, with Jobs and Democracy PAC spending on candidates like Alex Bores, who lost to Micah Lasher.

NYC Democratic primary voters selected Midtown Manhattan's choice, state Assemblyman Micah Lasher, who supports continuing arms sales to Israel and disagrees with the claim that Israel has committed genocide, as noted by National Review's Jim Geraghty.

Hakeem Jeffries, a top House Democrat, congratulated four New York congressional primary winners, two of whom had not endorsed him as a potential House speaker. The primaries highlighted Democratic Party divisions over Israel, with anti-Zionist candidates and pro-Palestine activists influencing outcomes. Jeffries praised the winners' focus on issues like affordability and far-right extremism despite internal challenges.

Anthropic and OpenAI spent $27 million in a Manhattan congressional race, but the winner, Micah Lasher, who received no support from either company, pledged to pursue AI regulation. The election highlighted a national trend of AI companies investing in politics with limited success.

Micah Lasher won New York's 12th congressional district primary with 39.1% of the vote, criticizing AI companies OpenAI and Anthropic for spending millions to influence the race. The contest became a battleground for AI regulation, with competing tech-backed PACs spending over $21 million to support candidates with differing regulatory visions.

Micah Lasher won the Democratic primary for NY-12, a competitive and expensive race to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler. The election highlighted the role of AI in political campaigns and involved a Silicon Valley-backed super PAC.

Jack Schlossberg, a Kennedy family member and political newcomer, lost a crowded Democratic primary for a Manhattan congressional seat to Micah Lasher. The race drew attention due to Schlossberg's social media campaign and connections to the Kennedy dynasty, but he faced questions about his experience and professional background.

Three candidates endorsed by Mamdani won in New York Democratic primaries, indicating the mayor's growing influence. Jack Schlossberg, grandson of John F Kennedy, lost his bid, while Micah Lasher defeated George Conway and others in the 12th district race.

Three congressional candidates endorsed by Mamdani won Democratic primaries in New York, signaling the mayor's growing influence. Jack Schlossberg, grandson of John F. Kennedy, lost his bid in a race dominated by AI-focused Super Pacs. Micah Lasher defeated multiple candidates, including George Conway, in New York’s 12th district primary.

Jack Schlossberg, a Kennedy family member, lost to Micah Lasher in a crowded, expensive New York City congressional primary. The race highlighted Schlossberg's social media-savvy campaign and his status as a political novice, while Lasher, a state Assembly member with political experience, is positioned to face Republicans in November.

Micah Lasher won the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District, securing a position to potentially claim the House’s wealthiest and bluest seat. He defeated a competitive field to advance in the race.

Micah Lasher won the Democratic primary to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler in a Manhattan district, defeating candidates including George Conway, Jack Schlossberg, and Alex Bores. The race drew national attention due to Nadler's retirement and debates over AI regulation, with Bores facing opposition from tech-aligned groups.

Micah Lasher won the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, defeating candidates including George Conway, Jack Schlossberg, and Alex Bores. The race drew attention due to Nadler's retirement creating an open seat in a Manhattan district he represented since 1992. Lasher's victory highlights local institutional support over national profiles.

Micah Lasher won New York’s 12th Congressional District Democratic primary with 39.04% of the vote, defeating Alex Bores and others. The race highlighted debates over AI regulation and external spending, with Bores emphasizing tech policy and facing significant financial opposition.

Micah Lasher won a contentious primary to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler in New York’s 12th District, leveraging his political experience and support from Hochul and a Bloomberg-funded super PAC. His main rival, Alex Bores, faced significant spending from AI industry-backed groups opposing and supporting his AI regulation stance, but Lasher secured victory.

Micah Lasher has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in New York’s 12th Congressional District. The victory secures his position as the Democratic candidate for the upcoming election.

Micah Lasher won the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District in a close race with seven contenders. The district includes Manhattan areas from the Upper East and West sides to Gramercy.

Jack Schlossberg, a Kennedy descendant, is competing in a crowded New York City congressional primary against candidates including state lawmakers and a former Republican. The race, influenced by AI industry interests, centers on an open Manhattan seat with significant campaign spending and mailers highlighting candidates' stances on AI regulation and governance experience.

State Assemblyman Micah Lasher won the primary race for New York's 12th Congressional District, CBS News projects. The race was part of the Democratic House primary in the district.

New York Assemblyman Micah Lasher won a House primary, defeating Kennedy family scion Jack Schlossberg and George Conway, the former Republican lawyer-turned-prominent Trump critic. The race attracted significant spending from AI groups.

New York State Assemblymember Micah Lasher is projected to win the Democratic primary for the Manhattan-based House seat held by his former boss, Rep. Jerry Nadler, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lasher previously served as an aide to Nadler and held top positions under Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Polls closed in a competitive New York City congressional primary featuring Jack Schlossberg, a Kennedy family member, against candidates like Alex Bores and Micah Lasher. The race highlighted debates over AI regulation and drew significant funding, with endorsements from figures like Rep. Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney.

Polls closed in a competitive New York City congressional primary featuring Jack Schlossberg, a Kennedy family member and political newcomer, against state lawmakers and former Republican Alex Bores. The race drew significant attention due to Schlossberg's celebrity status and debates over AI regulation, with tech companies influencing the contest. Carolyn Maloney and Jerry Nadler endorsed opposing candidates.

Democratic socialists Brad Lander and Claire Valdez won primary races for Congressional seats in Manhattan and Queens. A tight race remains for the 12th Congressional District seat previously held by Jerry Nadler, with Micah Lasher narrowly leading Alex Bores. Turnout in the 2026 primaries was significantly lower than the 2025 mayoral primary.

Polling in New York’s 12th District indicates a competitive race between Micah Lasher and Alex Bores. The candidates appeared together at a forum in Manhattan in March.

New York’s Democratic primaries feature progressive challenges to incumbents, including a Kennedy descendant seeking office amidst competitive races. Candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani face off against established figures like Reps. Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat.

New York's congressional primaries are testing the conflict between House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, with Jeffries supporting incumbents like Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat, while Mamdani backs left-wing challengers such as Brad Lander, Darializa Avila-Chevalier, and Claire Valdez. The races in the 10th, 13th, and 7th districts highlight the internal Democratic Party tensions.

New York City's June 23 primaries feature seven key Congressional races, including contests in NY-10, NY-12, and NY-13. Incumbents like Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat face challengers such as Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier, with campaigns focused on issues like ICE, healthcare, and affordability. Candidates include Democrats and DSA members, with polls showing competitive races in some districts.

New York congressional candidates are campaigning on the final day before a primary where progressive left candidates challenge establishment Democrats. Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports three House candidates, while Jack Schlossberg, grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, faces competition from Alex Bores and Micah Lasher in a Manhattan district race. Bores highlights AI regulation and opposition from Big Tech, while Mamdani remains uninvolved in this race.

New York’s congressional candidates are campaigning in the final day before a primary election featuring progressive challengers against establishment Democrats. Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports progressive candidates, while Jack Schlossberg, grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, competes in a Manhattan race against Alex Bores and Micah Lasher. Incumbents Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman face challenges from Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier.

New York's congressional candidates are campaigning on the final day before a primary where progressive left candidates challenge establishment Democrats. Mayor Zohran Mamdani promotes progressive House candidates, while Jack Schlossberg, grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, competes in a Manhattan race against Alex Bores and Micah Lasher. Other races include challenges to incumbents Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman.

New York congressional candidates are campaigning on the final day before a primary, with progressive left candidates challenging establishment Democrats. Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports progressive candidates, while races feature Jack Schlossberg (grandson of former President John F. Kennedy) competing against Alex Bores and Micah Lasher. Other contests include challenges to incumbents Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman.

The NY-12 congressional race in Manhattan features multiple candidates and significant spending, but a majority of voters remain undecided in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler. A recent poll shows 32% of likely voters are undecided, with Assemblymember Micah Lasher leading at 22% and Jack Schlossberg at 11%.

A new AARP poll in collaboration with Siena College Research Institute shows Micah Lasher leading in New York’s 12th Congressional District with 32% support among voters over 50.

Assembly Member Micah Lasher leads among older voters in New York’s 12th Congressional District Democratic primary with 32% support, while 21% of respondents remain undecided. AARP New York’s poll highlights older voters as a decisive bloc, with affordability, retirement security, and health care as key issues.

Candidates for New York’s 12th Congressional District—Alex Bores, George Conway, Micah Lasher, and Jack Schlossberg—discuss strategies to address climate change and environmental policies while balancing affordability for households with fixed or limited incomes. Proposals include investments in green energy infrastructure, tax credits for energy-efficient technologies, and reforms to hold polluters accountable.

Democratic candidates for NY-12 congressional district debated Israel policy, AI, and billionaire influence, with splits over the Block the Bombs Act and U.S. military aid. Nina Schwalbe and Jack Schlossberg supported restricting offensive weapons to Israel, while Alex Bores, George Conway, and Micah Lasher opposed it.

Micah Lasher and Alex Bores are competing in the Democratic primary to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler. The candidates focused on attacking each other during the debate.

NYC congressional candidate Micah Lasher expresses exhaustion with the constant discourse about Israel in politics and calls for greater focus on domestic issues. He criticizes the 'obsession' with the Jewish state as a distraction from local priorities.

Democrats in Manhattan's District 12 congressional primary debated AI regulation and tech industry influence during a heated debate. Alex Bores, a state lawmaker and former Palantir data scientist, faced criticism from rivals Micah Lasher and Jack Schlossberg over his AI regulation plans, with claims of support from tech companies like Anthropic. The primary is scheduled for June 23, with the district expected to remain Democratic.