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New York Democrat Micah Lasher wins House primary that drew big spending from AI groups
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- New York Assemblyman Micah Lasher has won the Democratic nomination in the 12th Congressional District, benefiting from strong local ties and endorsements from prominent party leaders including Gov. Kathy Hochul, Michael Bloomberg, and retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler.
- Lasher emphasized his legislative experience and support for redrawing New York’s congressional map to strengthen Democratic influence, appealing to the party base in a nationally watched primary.
- The race featured a significant battle over AI regulation, with fellow Assemblyman Alex Bores advocating for stricter rules and facing opposition funded by major AI industry players like OpenAI and Anthropic.
- Despite the AI debate dominating much of the campaign, Lasher avoided the controversy and secured backing from influential Democratic figures and super PACs, including substantial financial support from Bloomberg.
- Lasher is now heavily favored to win the November general election in this solidly Democratic district.
