Micah Lasher wins Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District
State Assemblyman Micah Lasher won the crowded Democratic primary for a Manhattan-based congressional seat. The campaign featured significant spending from artificial intelligence interest groups and the endorsement of retiring Representative Jerry Nadler.
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State Assemblyman Micah Lasher won the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District, according to reports from CBS News and NBC News. The district is located in Manhattan and featured a crowded field of candidates during the primary selection process.
According to reporting from NBC News, Lasher received the endorsement of retiring Representative Jerry Nadler. The race also drew significant spending from various organizations associated with artificial intelligence technology.