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Lasher Clinches Manhattan Democratic Nomination in AI-Influenced NY-12 Primary
politics27 days ago

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.

via Gothamist|
#democratic-primary#elections#manhattan
AI-regulation proxy fuels high-stakes NY-12 primary as Lasher and Bores clash
politics28 days ago

AI-regulation proxy fuels high-stakes NY-12 primary as Lasher and Bores clash

New York’s 12th Congressional District Democratic primary to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler has become a national proxy in the AI-regulation battle, with Micah Lasher and Alex Bores leading a money-heavy race funded by AI-linked groups and billionaire backers. Bores draws backing from Anthropic and OpenAI-aligned super PACs and has pushed for strong AI safeguards, including a state-level RAISE Act; Lasher is backed by Nadler and major Democratic figures like Hochul and Bloomberg. About $26 million has already been spent on TV ads, underscoring how the AI-firm duel between OpenAI and Anthropic is shaping the contest, even as both candidates advocate guardrails rather than a full industry clampdown. The winner could influence AI policy at the federal level.

via The Washington Post|
#ai-regulation#anthropic#campaign-finance
AI-money turns a NYC primary into a national test of governance
politics28 days ago

AI-money turns a NYC primary into a national test of governance

AI-focused Super PACs have raised over $100 million this cycle, with about half spent and NY-12 drawing roughly half of that in what many observers call an ‘AI civil war.’ Leading the Future backs Alex Bores, who supports federal AI regulation, while counter‑PACs push stronger safeguards, funded by figures like Chris Larsen and others; Anthropic, among others, has contributed, and Public First funds several AI‑friendly candidates as part of a broader push to shape policy. Overall, the race underscores a nationwide battle over whether AI should be regulated at the federal level and how much influence tech money should wield in U.S. politics, with NY-12 serving as a focal point and a predictor for future policy directions.

via The Guardian|
#ai#campaign-finance#ny-12
Kennedy Grandson Faces Uphill NYC Primary Challenge
politics29 days ago

Kennedy Grandson Faces Uphill NYC Primary Challenge

Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, is in a tough Democratic primary race for New York's 12th Congressional District in Manhattan. He aimed to tap his lineage and massive online following to energize disengaged voters, but his campaign has been strained by staff turnover, policy shifts (notably on Israel), questions about his credentials, and rival candidates backed by Rep. Nadler. As Nadler endorses Micah Lasher and rivals like Alex Bores gain momentum, observers say the race could become a two-person contest. Schlossberg has blamed bot armies online for some criticism and argues he can bridge generations, but allies worry whether his celebrity can translate into broad support amid local concerns like housing costs and other issues. The outcome on Tuesday could also reflect how Kennedy legacy is perceived in a modern, competitive NYC primary.

via CNN|
#democratic-primary#elections-2026#jack-schlossberg
politics1 month ago

Schlossberg’s Israel stance shifts from public critique to private nuance

Democratic candidate Jack Schlossberg, running in NY-12, publicly positions himself as more critical of Israel and willing to condition or halt U.S. military aid, but a private May 11 event at New York’s Harmonie Club reveals he would have continued funding Israel’s offensive weaponry, signaling a nuanced pivot as the primary election approaches.

via Politico|
#harmonie-club#israel#military-aid
Emerson/PIX11 Polls Spotlight NYC Democratic Primaries in NY-07, NY-10, NY-12
politics2 months ago

Emerson/PIX11 Polls Spotlight NYC Democratic Primaries in NY-07, NY-10, NY-12

Emerson College Polling/PIX11 surveyed NYC Democratic primary voters May 16-17, 2026. In NY-07, Valdez leads 23% to Reynoso 21% and Won 13% with many voters undecided. In NY-10, Lander leads 57% to Goldman 23% with 20% undecided. In NY-12, Lasher 22% leads Bores 20%, with Schlossberg 11% and Conway 10% and 32% undecided. Mayor Mamdani enjoys broad approval across the three districts (78% in NY-07, 79% in NY-10, 66% in NY-12); voters feel safe in their neighborhoods, and views on the economy skew poor among voters in NY-07 and NY-10, with NY-12 more mixed. The samples were about 350-450 likely Democratic primary voters per district, with MOEs around 4.6-5.2%.

via - Emerson Polling|
#emerson-college-polling#ny-07#ny-10