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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 renew the Democratic Party in Washington.

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John Schlossberg lost the Democratic primary for an open Manhattan congressional seat to state Assemblymember Micah Lasher. The crowded race drew attention for its expensive contest over artificial intelligence regulation and the involvement of prominent political figures.

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

Former representative who endorsed Bores

Donald Trump
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President who mocked Conway’s defeat in a social media post

Democratic congressional candidate who lost the primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Jerry Nadler, Former representative and former employer of Lasher who endorsed him; John F. Kennedy, Former president and Schlossberg’s grandfather; Kathy Hochul, New York governor who appeared with Lasher; 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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