Overview
- Michael Bloomberg formally endorsed Micah Lasher on Thursday, praising his City Hall record on Albany negotiations and gun safety.
- The New York Times reported Bloomberg is preparing up to $5 million in support through a super PAC, potentially via Stand for New York for mail, TV, and digital ads.
- Rep. Jerrold Nadler has endorsed his former aide, and Lasher has secured support from Mark Levine, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Gale Brewer, Scott Stringer, and several influential Democratic clubs.
- Campaign filings show Lasher reported about $2.52 million in receipts through the end of 2025, including significant ActBlue contributions.
- The race remains competitive, with early polling showing Jack Schlossberg and Alex Bores with initial strength while Lasher and George Conway are in contention and no candidate surpassing 25 percent.