Micah Lasher
United StatespoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Micah Lasher is a Democratic state assemblyman from New York known for his progressive stance on various issues, including housing, healthcare, and education. His legislative work emphasizes social justice and equity, making him a notable figure in New York politics. As a candidate for the congressional seat in New York's 12th district, he aims to continue advocating for policies that benefit the community.
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Assembly member Micah Lasher is in contact with investigators regarding the stabbing incident.
Suspect yelled 'Allahu Akbar' before stabbing Jewish man, second victim: policeUnited States· 2026-07-24
Micah Lasher, a former Nadler staffer, won the primary to succeed retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler.
DSA targets Colorado congressional primary after NYC socialist victoriesUnited States· 2026-06-29
Micah Lasher won the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler.
George Conway, JFK grandson Schlossberg lose NYC primary to replace NadlerUnited States· 2026-06-24
CNN projects Micah Lasher wins the NY primary.
Van Jones: ‘This is a new era for the Democratic Party’United States· 2026-06-24
Micah Lasher, a state assemblyman, was chosen over progressive favorite Alex Bores in New York’s 12th District.
Takeaways from NY, South Carolina primary elections: Mamdani’s hat trick, Trump’s hedged betUnited States· 2026-06-24
Micah Lasher, a longtime New York politician, won the primary in New York’s 12th district.
Mamdani-backed candidates sweep Democratic primaries in New York City | New York
United Kingdom· 2026-06-24
CNN projects Micah Lasher wins NY primary.
Live on CNN, Dem candidate finds out he wonUnited States· 2026-06-24
Micah Lasher is an assemblyman who has received endorsements and is running against Schlossberg.
What is there to teach a Kennedy about politics? As Jack Schlossberg has found out, a lotUnited States· 2026-06-22
Micah Lasher is a New York state representative who describes himself as a 'nerd' and has a long history in state politics.
A Kennedy, a ‘nerd’, an ex-Republican and a tech target: New York races toward a House seat | DemocratsUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-20
Micah Lasher has been in public service for the better part of the last two decades and is leading the fight against Trump.
JFK’s grandson shakes up Democratic primary in New York – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-06-19
Among the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in New York’s 12th District are state Assemblymembers Micah Lasher and Alex Bores.
Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s grandson, for US House seatUnited States· 2026-02-08
Lasher, who is running for Congress, wrote on X, adding that he is glad Hochul is taking up his legislation.
Hochul backs measure allowing New Yorkers to sue ICE agents for constitutional violationsUnited States· 2026-01-15
Micah Lasher is a state assembly member and a potential successor to Jerry Nadler.
JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg taking the road less travelled to Congress – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-17
Schlossberg faces competition from several other Democratic primary contenders, including Micah Lasher.
JFK’s influencer grandson to run for Congress
Australia· 2025-11-13
Assemblyman Micah Lasher is seen as the candidate with Nadler’s backing.
Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seatUnited States· 2025-11-12
A number of other Democrats have also announced campaigns for NY-12, including state assemblyman Micah Lasher.
JFK's grandson Jack Schlossberg to run for CongressUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-12