George Conway launches Democratic bid to replace Nadler in New York's 12th District
George Conway launches a Democratic bid to replace retiring Rep. Nadler in New York’s 12th District, joining a primary in a blue Midtown Manhattan district.
Overview
George Conway, longtime anti-Trump critic and former spouse of Kellyanne Conway, launches a Democratic bid to run in New York’s 12th District.
The move places Conway in a crowded Democratic primary to succeed retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler in a district that encompasses Midtown Manhattan and the Upper East and West Sides.
Nadler, 78, announced he would not seek reelection, triggering a wave of candidates vying to lead the district in an era of generational change.
Conway has positioned himself as a credible opponent to Trump from Congress, leveraging a long career as an attorney and his history with anti-Trump groups.
The campaign notes Conway previously helped found groups opposing Trump, such as the Lincoln Project and Society for the Rule of Law, and recently split from the Republican Party.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this story with neutral framing. They outline Conway's background, the mechanics of the race, and the district's Democratic tilt using straightforward language and direct quotes, while noting his anti-Trump stance and divorce from Kellyanne Conway. There is no evident editorial spin or omission of major viewpoints.
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FAQ
Rep. Jerry Nadler, aged 78, announced he will not seek re-election to allow for generational change in the Democratic Party after over 30 years in the House.
NY-12 is a safely Democratic district entirely within Manhattan, covering Midtown, Upper West Side, Upper East Side, and Central Park, with an 83.9D partisan lean.
The primary is crowded with candidates like Assembly Member Micah Lasher seen as Nadler's heir apparent; George Conway, anti-Trump attorney and Lincoln Project co-founder, recently launched his bid.
George Conway is a longtime anti-Trump critic, attorney, co-founder of the Lincoln Project and Society for the Rule of Law, former spouse of Kellyanne Conway, and recently left the Republican Party.
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