Nadler Endorses Micah Lasher In Manhattan House Primary
Rep. Jerry Nadler endorsed Assembly Member Micah Lasher on Feb. 9, 2026, and Pelosi plans to back Jack Schlossberg, according to a source.
Overview
Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., endorsed New York State Assembly Member Micah Lasher on Feb. 9, 2026, in a post to X saying, “I’m proud and excited to endorse @micahlasher for Congress.”
The endorsement follows Nadler's Sept. 2025 announcement that he would not seek re-election, creating an open Manhattan-area Democratic seat that has drawn a competitive primary field.
Micah Lasher thanked Nadler in a post to X, saying “this endorsement means so much to me,” and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Lasher has additional endorsements from New York City Comptroller Mark Levine, New York City Council Member Gale Brewer and New York state Sen. Brian Kavanagh, and the primary has attracted more than a dozen candidates, records show.
The race is expected to hinge on dueling high-profile endorsements and fundraising ahead of the Democratic primary, after Nadler previously questioned Jack Schlossberg's readiness in an interview with The New York Times.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this item neutrally: reporting relies on candidate and lawmaker quotes (Nadler praising Lasher, Lasher's response) and factual context (other endorsements, Pelosi's expected pick, Conway's candidacy). Editorial language is minimal; evaluative phrases are attributed to quoted sources rather than framed by the coverage, limiting systematic framing.
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FAQ
Micah Lasher is a New York State Assembly Member representing parts of the Upper West Side, Central Park, and Morningside Heights. He previously served as policy director for Governor Kathy Hochul, state legislative affairs director under Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and as an aide to Rep. Jerry Nadler.
Nadler endorsed Lasher, his former aide, as the best candidate to succeed him due to Lasher's depth of record on issues like gun violence, mental health, abortion access, and opposing Trump policies, praising his urgency, creativity, and fearlessness.
The crowded Democratic primary for NY-12 includes over a dozen candidates like Jack Schlossberg (expected Pelosi endorsement), Jami Floyd, Alex Bores, and others. Lasher has endorsements from NYC Comptroller Mark Levine, Council Member Gale Brewer, and State Sen. Brian Kavanagh.
The Democratic primary election for New York's 12th Congressional District is scheduled for June 23, 2026.[1]
Nadler previously questioned Jack Schlossberg's readiness and legislative experience in a New York Times interview, while Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Schlossberg.[2]
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