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Micah C. Lasher
Democratic
State assemblymember, 69th district (2025–present); open seat, Nadler retiring.
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issues on record
Stances
Taxes
Not on record
New York should raise taxes on its highest earners to pay for public programs.
Raise
Don’t raise
Bail
Not on record
Judges should have more power to hold people in jail before trial.
More power
No change
Congestion pricing
Keep
The Manhattan congestion toll should stay.
Keep
End
At a June 2026 NY-12 Democratic primary debate, Lasher was among all five candidates who said they support congestion pricing.
Chelsea News · 2026-06-11
Down to the Wire: NY-12 Candidates Participate in Contentious Debate
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Immigration
Not on record
Local police should stay out of federal immigration enforcement.
Stay out
Take part
Climate deadlines
Not on record
New York should keep its climate law's current deadlines, with no more delays.
Hold
Don’t hold
Abortion
Keep
Abortion should stay legal and accessible in New York as it is today.
Keep
Restrict
Lasher's platform pledges to pass the Women's Health Protection Act to restore abortion rights nationwide. His campaign cites his role in passing state laws to protect abortion access.
“Fight to pass the Women's Health Protection Act to restore abortion rights nationwide.”
Micah Lasher for Congress
Platform and Policies
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Charter schools
Not on record
New York should allow more charter schools.
Allow more
Keep cap
On the ballot
NYS Board of Elections · 2026-10-07
General Election Ballot Certification (Oct 7, 2026)
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