New York’s Congressional District 12, covering Manhattan, features a competitive field of candidates in the June 2026 primaries. Below is a brief overview of the candidates and their campaign priorities.
George Conway
George Conway is a constitutional lawyer and democracy advocate running for Congress in New York as a Democrat. He has spent his career challenging Donald Trump, defending the rule of law, and supporting major legal accountability efforts. His campaign centers on defending democracy, lowering costs, protecting rights, and government accountability. For more information visit the campaign website at georgeconwayforcongress.com.
Laura Dunn
Laura Dunn is an award-winning civil rights attorney, former public school teacher, and Democratic candidate for New York’s 12th Congressional District. She has worked on education equity, survivors’ rights, and federal policy reform, including contributing to the Violence Against Women Act and leading a national legal nonprofit supporting victims of abuse. Her campaign focuses on accountability in government, affordable healthcare and housing, and environmental responsibility. For more information visit the campaign website at lauradunnforcongress.com.
Micah Lasher
Micah Lasher is a New York State Assemblymember and Democratic candidate for Congress in Manhattan’s NY-12. A lifelong Upper West Sider, he has served in multiple levels of government and helped pass legislation on housing supply, gun safety, abortion access, and clean energy. His campaign focuses on affordability, protecting civil rights, healthcare access, and combating corruption. For more information visit the campaign website at micahlasher.com.
Jack Schlossberg
Jack Schlossberg is a Democrat running for Congress in New York’s 12th District. A writer, attorney, and public service advocate born and raised in New York City, he has worked in law, media, and government, including serving in the U.S. Department of State and as a surrogate for Democratic campaigns. His campaign focuses on affordability, healthcare, housing, civil rights, and government accountability. For more information visit the campaign website at jackfornewyork.com.
Nina Schwalbe
Nina Schwalbe is a public health leader, scientist, and Democratic candidate for Congress in New York’s 12th District. She has worked in global health and government, including leading major vaccine distribution efforts and designing large-scale public health programs to improve access to care worldwide. Her campaign focuses on healthcare, affordable housing, public health systems, and government accountability. For more information visit the campaign website at ninafornyc.com.
Chris Diep
Chris Diep is a software engineer, kids’ soccer coach, and Democratic candidate for New York’s 12th Congressional District, and the son of Vietnamese refugees. He brings a background in tech and community service and says the American Dream is becoming harder to reach for working families. His campaign focuses on affordable housing, strengthening unions, tax relief for working people, and building an economy that supports small businesses and innovation. For more information visit the campaign website at chrisdiep.com.
Patrick Timmins
Patrick Timmins is a Manhattan attorney and longtime New Yorker running for Congress in NY-12. He has spent decades working in criminal law, legal aid, and civil litigation representing working people and union members, and currently teaches criminal and constitutional law at John Jay College. His campaign focuses on housing affordability, protecting public housing, tax relief for working families, and improving public safety and infrastructure. For more information visit the campaign website at timminsforcongress.com.
