Overview
- Conway filed a Federal Election Commission statement creating the “George Conway for Congress” principal campaign committee for New York’s 12th District.
- A source close to Conway said the filing is a prerequisite to run and that he plans to speak further in the new year.
- The deep-blue district makes the June 2026 Democratic primary the race that will effectively decide Nadler’s successor.
- He enters a crowded field that includes Jack Schlossberg, Micah Lasher, Alex Bores, Cameron Kasky, Alan Pardee and Jami Floyd.
- New York City Council member Erik Bottcher ended his House bid and will instead pursue a newly open state Senate seat.