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Micah Lasher Wins Manhattan Primary, Defeating Kennedy Heir and Others
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Micah Lasher, a state lawmaker and former aide to prominent New York officials, won the Democratic primary for a key open House seat in Manhattan.
- Lasher ran a traditional campaign focused on his government experience, contrasting with the national trend of voters favoring outsider candidates.
- He received strong support from retiring Congressman Jerrold Nadler and a $10 million super PAC funded by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, making the race one of the most expensive in House history.
- The Manhattan district Lasher will likely represent in November is affluent, highly educated, and includes iconic landmarks like Broadway and the Empire State Building.
- Lasher’s victory was celebrated by supporters who praised his reputation as a dedicated and knowledgeable public servant.
