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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.

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Support

  • RN

    Rep. Jerry Nadler

    No other candidate in the race comes close to the depth and breadth of Micah's record. Not just on one issue, but across the many fronts where Democrats need to be stronger and smarter than ever.

  • GH

    Gov. Kathy Hochul

    As the Trump administration continues to target New York and our nation's democracy, Micah Lasher is exactly who we need in Washington fighting back on behalf of working families. Micah has a proven ability to take on tough fights and achieve meaningful change.

  • MB

    Michael Bloomberg

    New Yorkers need representatives with the imagination to offer bold new ideas, the experience to get big things done, and the courage to take on the toughest fights. That's why I will be voting for Micah Lasher for Congress this year.

  • RV

    Rep. Nydia Velázquez

    Democrats can count on Micah Lasher to lead the fight in Washington.

  • MH

    Manhattan BP Brad Hoylman-Sigal

    Micah will be a nightmare for Donald Trump and his MAGA minions.

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Money

$2.1M

raised

$1.6M cash

cash on hand

68%

from district

NY establishment

Outside money: $4.3M supporting

Full money breakdown

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