""I love my country, and I won't stand by while it's torn apart by Donald Trump and his neo-fascist forces," Bottcher said in a message to supporters on social media. "It's time for a new generation of leaders to take charge and take our country back.""
"Bottcher said that Nadler's decision not to seek reelection "creates an incredible opportunity" for new leaders "to step forward - and for our community to make history.""
""I'm blown away by the tremendous outpouring of support in such a short period," Bottcher said Thursday. "It's clear that people across the district are hungry for a new generation of leadership that will stand up for our values and deliver real results. I'm deeply grateful to everyone who contributed and showed their support. In the"
Erik Bottcher, 46, represents Chelsea, the West Village, and Hell's Kitchen on the New York City Council. He filed paperwork to run for Jerry Nadler's congressional seat after Nadler announced he would not seek reelection. Bottcher raised nearly $700,000 in his first 24 hours, a New York State record for a nascent candidate. He warned that an attack on democracy is coming "at the highest levels of our government" and framed his campaign as a chance for a new generation to lead. Expected contenders include Alex Bores (34), Micah Lasher (43), Jack Schlossberg (32), and Liam Elkind (26).
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