"Representative Jerry Nadler's September announcement that he planned to retire at the end of his term sparked a frenetic race to find his successor, with a raft of legislators, commentators, and miscellaneous politicos joining the field in New York's 12th Congressional District. Now, the longtime congressman finds himself at odds with his longtime ally former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on who should replace him."
"Nadler's announcement comes just days after the race received a jolt from Pelosi. The New York Times reported Saturday that the former Speaker intended to endorse Jack Schlossberg, the prolific internet commentator and only grandson of John F. Kennedy, Jr., to lead the district. "This is a consequential moment for the country - faith in our politics is fractured and trust in government is tenuous," Pelosi said in a statement, per the Times."
"I'm proud and excited to endorse @micahlasher for Congress. He'll bring a sense of urgency, creativity, and fearlessness to Washington. pic.twitter.com/aaQvKIMh4b- Jerry Nadler (@JerryNadler) February 9, 2026 Lasher wrote on social media that he was "honored beyond words" to have Nadler's support. "This endorsement means so much to me. Jerry Nadler has set an incredibly high bar for decades for smart, principled, progressive leadership on issue after issue," he said."
A crowded race emerged after Representative Jerry Nadler announced his planned retirement, producing multiple candidates for New York's 12th Congressional District. Nadler endorsed former aide Micah Lasher, praising his legislative achievements and saying Lasher would bring urgency, creativity and fearlessness to Congress. Lasher described Nadler's support as an honor and credited Nadler with decades of principled progressive leadership. The contest intensified when Nancy Pelosi moved to endorse Jack Schlossberg, reigniting attention around the district and setting up a public split between two longtime allies of Nadler. The district covers the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, and Midtown.
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