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Assemblyman Micah Lasher wins crowded Democratic House primary in NY-12, CBS News projects

CBS News projects Lasher won the crowded Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District.

Assemblyman Micah Lasher wins crowded Democratic House primary in NY-12, CBS News projects
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Jun 23, 2026
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CBS News projects that Micah Lasher won the crowded Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District. He is expected to face candidates from other parties in November as voters choose a successor to retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler.

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ALSO MENTIONED  Jerry Nadler, Retiring representative whose seat is being contested; Kathy Hochul, Governor and Lasher endorser; Michael Bloomberg, Former mayor and Lasher endorser

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Micah Lasher Wins Democratic Primary for New York House Seat

Outlets report that Micah Lasher won the Democratic primary for the Manhattan House seat being vacated by Rep. Jerry Nadler. Some describe the result as a media projection; others report the win directly. Center outlets mostly place Lasher’s win in a broader story about outgoing lawmakers’ endorsements and successor races, while CBS News focuses on the projected result and November race context.

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