Micah Lasher wins 12th Congressional District Democratic primary, AP says
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Assemblymember Micah Lasher will be the Democratic nominee when voters from Chelsea to the Upper West and Upper East Sides decide on a new congressional representative in November, according to The Associated Press.
Lasher, who was endorsed by outgoing Rep. Jerry Nadler, is the winner of a hotly contested primary Tuesday night to likely succeed the longtime incumbent in New York’s 12th Congressional District.
Lasher defeated fellow Assemblyman Alex Bores, Kennedy family member Jack Schlossberg, lawyer George Conway and public health researcher Nina Schwalbe, among other candidates.
Lasher received 39% of votes, compared to Bores’ 35% and Schlossberg’s 10.8%, with more than 85% of the expected vote in, according to AP.
During his victory speech, Lasher acknowledged his opponents in the crowded race.
“I want to acknowledge my opponents,” …