A W42ST reader survey of 430 respondents shows Micah Lasher leading the Democratic primary race to replace longtime Congressman Jerry Nadler — with Alex Bores in second place and a significant bloc of readers still undecided.

Micah Lasher has been endorsed by Jerry Nadler (left) to succeed him as Congressman for NY-12. Photo: Phil O’Brien

With the June 23 primary approaching, the survey offers an early snapshot of how politically engaged West Side readers are thinking about a rare open congressional race in New York’s 12th District.

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Publisher & Editor Phil O’Brien is an entrepreneur and journalist. As an international photojournalist, he photographed Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Princess Diana and many others. He built a successful international sports photography agency, EMPICS, that was Getty Images’ major competitor in Europe when it sold. He founded a children’s charity in the UK that has helped young people through sport for over 15 years. Phil has lived in New York since 2012. He founded W42ST in 2014.


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