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12.3%
NY-12 Democratic nominee?
$467.7K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationNew York
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BackgroundPolitician
Notable personal detailsMicah Charles Lasher is a Democratic politician from Manhattan serving in the New York State Assembly (69th District) and a candidate for U.S. House in New York’s 12th Congressional District. He has worked in government roles including Director of Policy for New York State under Governor Kathy Hochul and previously served in New York City government, in Congress, and in the New York State Attorney General’s office. He is also known for publishing a children’s magic book in the 1990s.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports taxing wealth and large corporations to raise revenue for social programs and housing; proposes a luxury pied-à-terre tax and has introduced legislation to require large multinationals to include global profits when calculating New York corporate tax liability. Advocates using tax revenue to fund affordable and social housing initiatives and to recover revenue lost to corporate profit-shifting.
Healthcare
Supports significant public investment to expand mental health care capacity and services, increase staffing and pay for mental health workers, and integrate mental health care with other services. Has worked on and advocates for state-level policies that strengthen access to reproductive health protections and broaden public health programs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger state protections for immigrants and limits on ICE enforcement tactics, including pursuing legislation to strengthen courthouse protections and to enable civil remedies against federal agents who violate New Yorkers' rights. Backs measures to increase transparency and accountability for ICE operations.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports strong protections for abortion access in New York, including protecting providers and out-of-state patients, expanding Medicaid coverage for abortion, and increasing access to medication abortion and contraception coverage.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive, state- and federal-level climate action including banning gas in new buildings, economywide cap-and-invest strategies, expanding renewable energy deployment, holding polluters accountable, and legislation to wean New York off fossil fuel dependency.
Public Safety & Guns
Micah Lasher has been directly involved in drafting and advocating for New York’s post-Buffalo and Uvalde gun safety legislation and has served on the board of Everytown, a national gun safety organization. His campaign materials describe his role in writing “sweeping gun safety laws” and emphasize strengthening gun-safety protections.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Micah Lasher has picked up a major boost in the NY-12 Democratic primary, winning an endorsement from retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, who called him the best choice to carry on his progressive legacy. Lasher is also one of the candidates highlighted as having significant endorsements in the crowded race to replace Nadler, alongside contenders like Jack Schlossberg and Alex Bores. He is expected to appear at a local Democratic candidate forum as voters begin comparing the large field.
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Articles
FNFox News3 months ago
JFK's grandson says he's 'outsider' in NYC congressional primary race
Neutral
JIJoliet, IL Patch4 months ago
West Side Dems Host NY-12 Candidate Forum Thursday
Neutral
NYNew York Daily News4 months ago
Rep. Jerry Nadler endorses Micah Lasher in NY-12 race
Positive
CNCable News Network4 months ago
Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s grandson, for US House seat
Negative
Polls
NY-12 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
NY-12 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Micah Lasher for NY-12 Democratic nominee?
Jerrold Nadler
Public figure
Jerrold Nadler endorsed Micah Lasher in the 2026 Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$2.1M
$1.6M
$1.0M
$518.0K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$2.1M
$1.6M
$480.8K
$32.1K
Source: FEC