NY-12: Denouncing Trump, Bottcher (D) explores bid for Congress in race to replace Nadler
Out gay Councilmember Erik Bottcher of Manhattan is considering a campaign for Congress in the race to replace retiring Congressmember Jerrold Nadler, a 17-term lawmaker who represents District 12.
Bottcher, a Democrat who serves as co-chair the LGBTQIA+ Caucus and the Manhattan delegation, announced his plans in an email to his supporters and on social media.
“At this moment of great danger for our country, I’m seriously considering running for Congress in New York’s 12th District as Congressman Jerrold Nadler prepares to retire,” Bottcher wrote in the statement, which also encouraged supporters to donate to his 2026 fundraising account.
The much-anticipated Democratic primary race to replace Nadler is expected to be competitive. Manhattan Assemblymember Micah Lasher has already announced his candidacy for the seat, which is also being eyed by another state lawmaker, Alex Bores, and former President John F. Kennedy’s grandson, Jack Schlossberg, according to the New York Times.
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