Democratic candidate Micah Lasher is running for Congress in District 12 in New York City's primary election on Tuesday, June 23. (Micah Lasher) UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — Democratic candidate Micah Lasher is running for Congress in District 12 in New York City's primary election on Tuesday, June 23. Lasher will face off against fellow Democratic candidates for Jerry Nadler's seat, including Assemblymember Alex Bores, Jack Schlossberg, George Conway, Nina Schwalbe, Laura Dunn and Chris Diep.