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Micah Lasher wins crowded Democratic primary in NY-12, CBS News projects
State Assemblyman Micah Lasher won the crowded primary race for New York's 12th Congressional District, CBS News projects.He will face a number of candidates from other parties in November to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler.The district encompasses a large portion of Manhattan, including the Upper West Side and Upper East Side and Midtown neighborhoods. It's one of the nation's wealthiest districts.Lasher currently represents District 69 in Manhattan, covering Morningside Heights, Manhattan Valley and parts of the Upper West Side.He was endorsed by Nadler, former Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Claire Valdez wins in NY-07, CBS News projects
Claire Valdez has won the Democratic primary in the 7th Congressional District, CBS News projects.Valdez, Vichal Kumar, Antonio Reynoso and Julie Won were running in the primary to replace Rep. Nydia Velazquez, who is retiring.Mamdani endorsed Valdez, who is a Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) member. Velazquez, however, endorsed Reynoso.The 7th Congressional District includes parts of Brooklyn and Queens.
