In 2001, when Lasher was 19, he managed
Brad Hoylman-Sigal's campaign for
New York City Council.
New York Senate campaign In
2016, Lasher ran for the
New York Senate in the
31st district, where
Adriano Espaillat retired to successfully run for the
U.S. House. He lost to
Marisol Alcantara in the Democratic primary election, who would go on to join the
Independent Democratic Conference. From 2017-2020, Lasher worked as Head of Policy and Communications at
Sidewalk Labs. During his tenure, Lasher participated in shaping and implementing state policy following Hochul’s ascension to the governorship after Andrew Cuomo's resignation. He resigned from this role in early 2024 to pursue a campaign for the New York State Assembly. Lasher received $36,486 in campaign funds from the
pro-Israel lobby group Solidarity PAC.
U.S. House of Representatives race Following Jerrold Nadler's retirement announcement in September 2025, it was reported that Nadler plans on supporting Lasher in a prospective primary. Lasher has said that he will “take a very serious look” at a potential candidacy. Then on September 15, Lasher decided to run for Nadler's district. Lasher has been endorsed by former New York City mayor
Michael Bloomberg. == Electoral history ==