State Assemblyman Micah Lasher has emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District, according to CBS News projections. Lasher, who currently represents District 69 in Manhattan, will compete against candidates from other parties in November to succeed the retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler. The 12th District, which includes affluent areas such as the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, and Midtown Manhattan, is known for its strong Democratic leanings. Lasher received endorsements from notable figures like Nadler, former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Governor Kathy Hochul. The primary featured eight Democratic candidates, with Lasher, Alex Bores, and Jack Schlossberg leading the polls. The race was one of the most expensive congressional primaries in the country, with significant financial backing from Bloomberg. Given the district’s political landscape, Lasher is favored to win the general election in November.
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Assemblyman Micah Lasher wins Democratic House primary in NY-12, CBS News projects
