New York Democrat Micah Lasher wins House primary that drew big spending from AI groups
Lasher beat a crowded field as rival AI groups spent millions backing and attacking candidates over the state’s new regulation push.
- New York Assemblyman Micah Lasher won the Democratic primary in the 12th Congressional District with support from party leaders including Gov. Kathy Hochul, former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler.
- The primary featured intense spending exceeding $18 million from AI industry-linked super PACs, with nearly $8 million opposing Alex Bores and almost $7 million supporting him.
- Lasher avoided being central in the intense AI regulation debate that defined rival candidate Alex Bores's campaign.
- Lasher's victory highlights a divide within the Democratic Party on AI regulation and is likely to influence mainstream Democrats to be more cautious about confronting the AI industry.
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A Manhattan primary winner for a seat in Congress has a defiant message for OpenAI and Anthropic
Micah Lasher won New York's 12th congressional district primary race with 39.1% of the vote.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesMicah Lasher won New York's 12th congressional district primary race among eight candidates.Tech giants spent millions to influence the Manhattan race and sway AI regulation outcomes.The Manhattan congressional seat became an AI-regulation showdown with two candidates at its center.The new Democratic nominee for a congressional seat …
New York congressional primary becomes second most expensive House race ever amid AI fight
The primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District has emerged as the second-most expensive House primary race on record after becoming a high-stakes proxy battle over artificial intelligence (AI) regulation.The race — which covers Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Upper West Side and Midtown — saw a staggering $26.3 million in ad spending, according to AdImpact Politics. Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District between Thomas Massie and Ed Gallrein…
NY-12 was one of the most expensive House primary elections on record
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- New York City voters delivered their verdict in a race where AI took center stage: they want Micah Lasher. State Assemblymember Lasher won the Democratic primary for NY-12 on Tuesday. It was a closely watched, crowded race to replace longtime Rep. Jerry Nadler. Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal joins PIX [...]
The $27 million Al proxy war over Alex Bores ends in a draw
Alex Bores (D-NY) enters his watch party at The Freehand Hotel after conceding the congressional race to Micah Lasher who will replace Rep Jerry Nadler (D-NY) in NY's 12th Congressional District on June 23, 2026 in New York City. | Photo by Laura Brett/Getty Images. The expensive, $27 million political proxy war between Anthropic and OpenAI came to a draw last night when Alex Bores, a New York state Assemblyman whose popularity surged after bei…
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