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Democratic Assemblymember Micah Lasher, backed by retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, won the crowded NY-12 primary to succeed the 17-term incumbent, leveraging decades of political experience and a West Side base to overcome rival Alex Bores amid massive outside spending over artificial intelligence policy.
Polymarket bettors are predicting winners in four NYC races: Espaillat ~57% to win reelection in NY-13 against Darializa Avila Chevalier; Valdez ~83% to win the Dem primary in NY-7 against Reynoso; Lander ~99% to win the NY-10 seat against Dan Goldman; Lasher ~59% to win NY-12 against Alex Bores. Espaillat also has ~55% odds to win the Democratic primary, and Valdez is favored in the NY-7 primary. The market highlights several other local races as well.
With Rep. Nadler retiring, Manhattan’s wealthy, liberal 12th district hosts an open seat where insider Micah Lasher leads a crowded field—backed by Nadler and Bloomberg—against rivals led by Alex Bores, who has carved a niche on AI regulation. The race features high-profile endorsements, substantial fundraising, and a sophisticated, establishment-friendly dynamic in a district known for its deep liberal roots; polls show Lasher narrowly ahead, making the contest a key test of whether traditional establishment power can hold in a changing political landscape.
As he retires after three decades in Congress, Nadler endorses Micah Lasher to succeed him in a crowded Manhattan Democratic primary, hoping the endorsement helps Lasher stand out among rivals like Schlossberg, Bores and Conway and signals the party’s future direction.
Micah Lasher, a seasoned political strategist and former Nadler aide, has filed to run for Congress in New York, aiming to succeed retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler. He is considered a leading candidate with strong backing from Nadler's circle, competing against younger challenger Liam Elkind in a race that reflects broader debates about political change and experience. Lasher's extensive background in New York politics and his close ties to Nadler position him as a prominent heir apparent for the seat.