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Micah Lasher wins NY-12 Democratic primary to succeed longtime Rep. Jerry Nadler

Lasher won the Democratic primary to succeed retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler in New York’s 12th District.

Micah Lasher wins NY-12 Democratic primary to succeed longtime Rep. Jerry Nadler
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Micah Lasher won the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District, defeating a crowded field in the race to succeed retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler. Unofficial results showed Lasher narrowly ahead of Alex Bores, amid a campaign that drew attention for outside spending and AI policy.

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Democratic primary winner for New York’s 12th Congressional District

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House candidate and runner-up in the Democratic primary

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House candidate in the Democratic primary

House candidate in the Democratic primary

House candidate in the Democratic primary

House candidate in the Democratic primary

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U.S. representative who lost his primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Manhattan borough president; Jerry Nadler, Retiring U.S. representative for New York’s 12th District; Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York; Michael Bloomberg, Former mayor of New York City and supporter of Lasher; Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City

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Micah Lasher Wins New York 12th District Democratic Primary

Micah Lasher won the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District; the crowded contest also featured Alex Bores and Jack Schlossberg. Left-leaning outlets present the result as a setback for opponents of stricter AI regulation. Center outlets largely describe a crowded, costly primary, highlighting Schlossberg’s Kennedy profile and the fight over AI spending and regulation. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Lasher’s win, prominent rivals and campaign dynamics, though one article uses derisive language about losing candidates.

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