Wilneida
Negron
Independent candidate for NY-12 U.S. House seat, labor and tech policy expert, and first-time political candidate
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Background
Dr. Wilneida Negrón is a first-time candidate running as an independent for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 12th Congressional District in the November 2026 election, on the "For All of Us" ballot line. 125 She was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, and her parents met in NY-12; her background spans frontline public service in juvenile detention centers, jails, senior centers, legal aid, crisis counseling, and community organizations across New York City. 16
Negrón holds a PhD in Comparative Politics, a Master of Public Administration, and an M.Phil. in International and Global Affairs. 6 Her career has focused on policy, labor, and technology, including developing regulatory frameworks and worker protections and advising federal leaders. 1 Her LinkedIn profile lists her current role as Director of Worker Innovation and Impact at Coworker.org. 416
She has also served on advisory bodies related to technology and ethics, and has been recognized as a speaker and researcher on topics including workplace monitoring, algorithmic accountability, and labor rights. 10121314 Her campaign emphasizes that she has never previously run for elected office. 2
At a glance
- Party
- For All of Us
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 12, New York
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Director of Worker Innovation and Impact at Coworker.org
- Website
- wilneidany12.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownnewsNegron campaign lists AI surveillance protections, worker economy, and housing costs as priorities
A ballot-information page attributing information to Negron's campaign site lists her policy priorities as transparency and protections against workplace AI surveillance, a pro-worker economy addressing costs and wages, and reducing housing, child-care, and health-care costs. The page noted it could not locate a working campaign website as of September 11, 2026.
New York General · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 12newsNegron identified as candidate in November NY-12 contest alongside Lasher, Shinkle, and Ortiz
A Patch article dated October 12, 2026 identifies Wilneida Negron among the candidates in the November NY-12 congressional race, alongside Democrat Micah Lasher, Republican Caroline Shinkle, and independent Karen Ortiz.
Election Q&A: Meet Upper East Side Candidate Caroline Shinkle · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 4filingNegron certified on the 'For All of Us' line for NY-12 general election
New York's State Board of Elections amended certification listed Wilneida Negron for the 'For All of Us' line in the November 3 general election for NY-12.
New York State Board of Elections : Articles :: Law360 · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingNegron campaign reports $38K raised, $38K spent, $0 cash on hand through June 30
FEC filings through June 30 show Negron's campaign committee raised $38,000, spent $38,000, and held $0 cash on hand. These figures exclude outside-group spending.
NY-12 Congressional District 2026 | Battleground Vote · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $38K
- Spent
- $38K
- Cash on hand
- -$18
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NY12313(opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] Election Q&A: Meet Upper East Side Candidate Caroline Shinkle(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] New York General(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] NY-12 Congressional District 2026 | Battleground Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] New York Congressional District 12 - VOTE411.org(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [5] Dr. Wilneida Negrón for Congress NY-12 | For All of Us(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [6] New York State Board of Elections : Articles :: Law360(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026