Assemblyman Micah Lasher wins crowded Democratic House primary in NY-12, CBS News projects
Updated on: June 24, 2026 / 12:03 AM EDT / CBS New York
TL;DR
- Micah Lasher won the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District.
- He will replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler.
- The district covers a large part of Manhattan, including the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, and Midtown.
- Lasher was endorsed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Rep. Jerry Nadler.
- The primary featured eight Democratic candidates, with a tight race anticipated between Lasher, Alex Bores, and Jack Schlossberg.
- George Conway, a conservative lawyer and vocal critic of President Trump, was also a candidate.
- Over $26 million was spent on ads for the race, making it one of the most expensive congressional primaries.
- Lasher is favored to win the November election due to the district's strong Democratic leaning.