Lasher Clinches Manhattan Democratic Nomination in AI-Influenced NY-12 Primary

Micah Lasher won the eight-candidate Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District, defeating notable contenders including Assemblymember Alex Bores and Kennedy family scion Jack Schlossberg. The race drew more than $39 million in outside spending, including about $10 million from a Bloomberg-backed group and over $20 million from PACs funded by AI industry executives. Lasher now faces Republican Caroline Shinkle in the November general election in a district that leans heavily Democratic. Lasher previously served as an aide to longtime Rep. Nadler.