IJR News — today's news from every sideMarcus Bell Lasher's win makes sense with his state house record over those outside names. Nicole Hardy Schlossberg had the name but lacked the record to beat a sitting state rep like Lasher. Marcus Bell Conway and Schlossberg had plenty of name recognition but voters clearly wanted someone with local roots. Tom Gallagher Lasher's win gives the district a state lawmaker who knows the local issues better than the others. Jared Kim Conway and Schlossberg brought name recognition but voters picked the one already doing the work in Albany. Rachel Meyers Conway and Schlossberg brought name recognition but little local ties. Voters clearly wanted someone who knows the district already.