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

Lasher won the primary and said he wanted to bring new ideas to Washington and deliver for struggling Americans.

A Kennedy scion runs in a crowded, pricey New York City congressional primary
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Micah Lasher defeated Jack Schlossberg in a crowded Democratic primary for an open Manhattan congressional seat. The campaign drew attention for Schlossberg’s Kennedy family ties and for spending by competing artificial-intelligence interests.

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Carolyn B. Maloney
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Former New York representative and Bores endorser

Donald Trump
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Democratic candidate who lost the primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Jerry Nadler, New York representative and Lasher endorser; 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 wife

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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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