The House seat for New York’s 12th district opened up after Nadler announced last fall that he would retire at the end of this term.

In New York City, several congressional seats are up for grabs, including the most Jewish district in the country, NY-12.

Alex Bores and Micah Lasher lead a crowded, expensive Democratic primary for Jerry Nadler's NY-12 congressional seat, with six candidates and a June 2026

The House seat for New York’s 12th district opened up after Nadler announced last fall that he would retire at the end of this term.

Both candidates support the US-Israel alliance while opposing Netanyahu's policies, though Cait Conley is leading in the polls in the primarily Jewish congressional district.