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June 23, 2026
Micah Lasher Wins Democratic Primary for New York's 12th District Amid AI Spending Battle
- Micah Lasher won the Democratic primary for New York's 12th District, projected by NBC News, amid a competitive race involving major spending from AI groups.
- He is endorsed by retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Gov. Kathy Hochul, leveraging his connections to the district.
- The primary attracted national attention and significant spending, totaling $26 million, making it one of the most expensive in the country.
6 Sources
- AI proxy war in NY raceJun 23, 2026 at 10:42 PM · The Hill
- Lasher, backed by Nadler, wins high-profile primaryJun 24, 2026 at 1:12 AM · Politico
- Former staffer set to succeed Nadler after House primary winJun 24, 2026 at 1:59 AM · The Hill
- New York Democrat Micah Lasher wins House primary that drew big spending from AI groupsJun 24, 2026 at 2:02 AM · NBC
- Assemblyman Micah Lasher wins crowded Democratic House primary in NY-12, CBS News projectsJun 24, 2026 at 2:08 AM · CBS News
- Micah Lasher Wins Manhattan Primary, Defeating Kennedy Heir and OthersJun 24, 2026 at 2:20 AM · NYT