RAISE Act

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 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.

Candidates for New York’s 12th Congressional District—Alex Bores, George Conway, Micah Lasher, and Jack Schlossberg—discuss their plans to address AI and technological advancements, focusing on job protections, data privacy, and preventing monopolies. Bores highlights his RAISE Act and 43-point plan, while Conway emphasizes regulating AI, updating education, and supporting legislation like the DEFIANCE Act and AI Civil Rights Act.

Assemblymember Alex Bores, a candidate in NY-12, is known for the RAISE Act, a landmark AI regulation law, but has voted against several AI-related bills aimed at establishing guardrails. Opponents, including Jack Schlossberg, criticize him for industry funding ties and inconsistent support for AI oversight.