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A Kennedy scion loses in a crowded, pricey New York City congressional primary

Lasher won the primary and said he wanted to bring new ideas to Washington.

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Micah Lasher defeated Jack Schlossberg in a crowded Democratic primary for an open Manhattan congressional seat. The race drew attention for Schlossberg’s family background and for a costly fight over artificial intelligence interests.

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Democratic House candidate who won the Manhattan primary

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Democratic House candidate who lost the Manhattan primary

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Democratic House candidate whose campaign became a focus of the AI-industry spending fight

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Carolyn B. Maloney
Former U.S. Representative (D-NY)

Former representative who endorsed Bores

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who mocked Conway after his defeat

Democratic House candidate who lost the primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Jerry Nadler, Outgoing representative whose seat was contested and who endorsed Lasher; John F. Kennedy, Former president and Schlossberg’s grandfather; Kathy Hochul, New York governor who appeared with Lasher at his victory speech; Kellyanne Conway, Former Trump adviser and George Conway’s former spouse

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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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