Your Vote 2026: District 12: Meet Micah Lasher, and where he stand on the issues

The race for New York’s 12th Congressional District heats up as election day nears. Ahead of the Primary, amNewYork spoke with top contenders — Alex Bores, George Conway, Micah Lasher, and Jack Schlossberg— to discuss their plans on pressing quality of life concerns and how their plans will affect New York City.

A lifelong New Yorker from the Upper West Side, Assembly Member Micah Lasher has gained extensive experience in government and public policy. Prior to his election to the State Assembly in 2024, Lasher served at all three levels of government. He has helped write gun safety laws and contributed to comprehensive legislation to protect abortion providers and patients.