Assemblyman Micah Lasher wins Democratic House primary in NY-12, CBS News projects
Summary
Micah Lasher won the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District. He will run in the November general election to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler in a district that covers parts of Manhattan.Key Facts
- Micah Lasher is a State Assemblyman currently representing part of Manhattan.
- Lasher won a crowded Democratic primary with eight candidates running.
- He was endorsed by Jerry Nadler, former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Governor Kathy Hochul.
- The district includes the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, and Midtown Manhattan.
- The race was one of the most expensive U.S. congressional primaries, with $26 million spent on ads.
- George Conway, a known conservative lawyer and critic of President Trump, was also a candidate.
- Polls showed a close contest between Lasher, Alex Bores, and Jack Schlossberg.
- The 12th District strongly leans Democratic, making Lasher favored to win the November election.
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