Key facts
- Candidates for New York's 12th Congressional District primary debated.
- President Donald Trump was frequently mentioned.
- Alex Bores is a candidate focused on AI safety legislation.
- Super PACs funded by tech executives are involved in the race.
- The primary election is scheduled for June 23.
The race for New York's 12th Congressional District primary features candidates including State Assemblyman Micah Lasher, Assemblyman Alex Bores, Jack Schlossberg (grandson of JFK), and George Conway. During a recent debate, President Donald Trump's name was frequently invoked by the candidates. Alex Bores has gained national attention for his work on AI safety legislation, making him a target for super PACs funded by tech executives from OpenAI and Palantir, while Anthropic supports him. The district is reliably Democratic. Recent polling shows Lasher with a slight lead, but a significant portion of voters remain undecided. The primary election is scheduled for June 23. Candidates will also face off in a PIX11 debate to succeed outgoing Congressman Jerry Nadler.