The Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District remains tightly contested between Assemblymember Alex Bores and Micah Lasher because their campaigns have mobilized distinct geographic and institutional bases across Manhattan’s East and West Sides. Bores has secured broad labor endorsements and drawn heavy spending both for and against his push for AI regulation, while Lasher benefits from retiring Representative Jerry Nadler’s endorsement and millions in outside support from Michael Bloomberg’s super PAC. Recent candidate forums have underscored their policy overlaps on housing and affordability alongside these organizational differences, with early polling showing a statistical tie among the top three contenders. Jack Schlossberg trails with notable name recognition but limited institutional backing. The June 23 primary leaves room for last-minute spending shifts or turnout patterns among older voters to widen the gap between the leaders.