Micah C. Lasher
About
Based in Upper West Side
NY State Assembly member (D-69, West Side) elected 2024; career political operative who staffed Jerry Nadler, Mayor Bloomberg, and Gov. Hochul. The establishment consolidation candidate.
NY State Assembly member, District 69 (Upper West Side), elected 2024
Former aide to Rep. Jerry Nadler
Former policy director for Gov. Kathy Hochul
Former Bloomberg City Hall staffer
Where they stand
Affordability & cost of living
Runs a named 'Tackling Affordability' plank — 'the affordability crisis is no hoax.' Would massively expand federal child-care investment, raise and inflation-index the minimum wage, repeal Trump tax breaks while restoring safety-net cuts, and pass the PRO Act.
Housing
Folds housing into affordability: expand federal housing tax credits and increase funding and eligibility for rental assistance.
Health care
Supports 'Medicare for All or a similar universal plan,' stronger ACA subsidies, more community-based care, and action on prescription drug prices.
Support
Money
$2.1M
raised
$1.6M cash
cash on hand
68%
from district
NY establishment
Outside money: $4.3M supporting
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