US EditionNadler endorses former aide as successor in Congress
Nadler praised Lasher's extensive record on gun violence, mental health, and abortion rights as key to countering Trump's agenda in the competitive Manhattan House primary.
- On Monday, Rep. Jerry Nadler endorsed New York State Assembly Member Micah Lasher to succeed him in the Manhattan-area district, saying `I'm proud and excited to endorse @micahlasher for Congress`.
- Nadler's retirement created a rare open Manhattan-area seat in New York's 12th Congressional District, sparking a competitive primary drawing over a dozen candidates from both parties.
- Lasher previously served as policy director for Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative affairs director under Michael Bloomberg, former New York mayor, and introduced a bill limiting ICE arrests at sensitive locations.
- The move creates a rivalry for the Democratic primary as Nadler's endorsement contrasts with Pelosi's reported plan to support Jack Schlossberg.
- With local endorsements in hand, Nadler said Lasher `emerged as New York's protector-in-chief against all things Trump` and drafted blueprints for state resistance.
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Rep. Jerry Nadler endorses former longtime aide Micah Lasher
Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., today endorsed New York State Assembly Member Micah Lasher, his former longtime aide, in the crowded House primary to serve as the congressman’s successor in the deep blue Manhattan-area district. “I’m proud and excited to endorse @micahlasher for Congress,” Nadler said in a post to X. “He’ll bring a sense of...
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Cleveland Jewish NewsJerry Nadler and Nancy Pelosi split over who should succeed him in repping a very Jewish congressional district
A version of this piece first ran as part of the New York Jewish Week’s daily newsletter, rounding up the latest on politics, culture, food and what’s new with Jews in the city. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Nadler and Pelosi split over his successor Rep. Jerry Nadler has officially endorsed Assemblyman Micah Lasher to take his place in representing one of the country’s most Jewish districts when he retires. Nadler and Lasher belong to …
Nadler endorses former aide for his seat as Pelosi backs Schlossberg
Retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) endorsed his former longtime aide in the crowded Democratic primary for his House seat, as Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) plans to endorse the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy. Nadler announced his endorsement of New York state Rep. Micah Lasher on Monday, calling his former employee the “best candidate to succeed” him. “No other candidate in the race comes close to the depth and breadth of Micah’s record,…
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