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Micah Lasher
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, New York’s 12th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Micah Lasher is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in New York’s 12th District on November 3, 2026, against Caroline Shinkle (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Micah Lasher’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Micah Lasher’s campaign has raised $3,493,974 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $309,209 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$2,897,558
- The candidate’s own money and loans$500,000
- Other$49,915
- PACs and other committees$46,500
From donors who gave over $200: $2,662,522 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 89% from New York, 11% from other states. Top states: New York $2,361,318 (89%), Connecticut $58,850 (2%), New Jersey $55,100 (2%), District of Columbia $32,400 (1%), California $30,550 (1%). About 1,500 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6NY12172 (2026 reports).
- Banks, finance and insurance$5,000
- Labor unions$4,500
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Micah Lasher’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Micah Lasher (Democratic); Caroline Shinkle (Republican); Wilneida Negron (For All of Us); Karen Ortiz (Karen Ortiz line)
- Open seat: now held by Jerry Nadler (D)
- Rating: Solid DAverage of 4; all agree
- New York 12th District 2026: who’s running
- Every New York race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in New York
Early voting: Oct 24 – Nov 1. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in New York
- Check your registration on New York’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for New York
About Micah Lasher
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Micah Lasher quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Member of the New York State Assembly. · micahlasher.com (source for Member of the New York State Assembly.) (archived copy of the source for Member of the New York State Assembly.)
- Previously Policy Director for Gov. Hochul and Chief of Staff in the New York Attorney General's Office. · micahlasher.com (source for Previously Policy Director for Gov. Hochul and Chief of Staff in the New York Attorney General's Office.) (archived copy of the source for Previously Policy Director for Gov. Hochul and Chief of Staff in the New York Attorney General's Office.)
Endorsements
- Gov. Kathy Hochul · ny1.com (source for the Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsement)
- Rep. Jerry Nadler · washingtonexaminer.com (source for the Rep. Jerry Nadler endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Rep. Jerry Nadler endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “great deal of time wrestling with the challenges, and the horrors, of what is going on in Israel.” June 8, 2026 · jta.org (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Continue to refuse to accept any corporate PAC money to his campaigns.” micahlasher.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Micah Lasher believes that health care should be a right, not a privilege.” micahlasher.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Co-sponsor the PRO Act to make it easier for workers to join unions.” micahlasher.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “Fight to abolish ICE.” micahlasher.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Expand housing tax credits and increase funding and eligibility for rental assistance.” micahlasher.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Micah Lasher has used:
Photo of Micah Lasher: Lance Cpl. Steven Wells (photo of Micah Lasher), Public domain.
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Questions and answers
Has Micah Lasher been backed by AIPAC?
No. Micah Lasher has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Micah Lasher had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.