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New York · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 12

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Caroline Shinkle Republican; Conservative Republican attorney and MIT/Harvard Law graduate challenging for New York's 12th Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile → Karen Ortiz Karen Ortiz Independent attorney and former EEOC Administrative Judge running for U.S. House in New York's 12th Congressional District in 2026 Full profile → Micah C. Lasher Democratic New York State Assemblymember and 2026 Democratic candidate for U.S. House in NY-12 Full profile → Wilneida Negron For All of Us Independent candidate for NY-12 U.S. House seat, labor and tech policy expert, and first-time political candidate Full profile →

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IssueCaroline Shinkle
Republican; Conservative
Karen Ortiz
Karen Ortiz
Micah C. Lasher
Democratic
Wilneida Negron
For All of Us
Economy & jobsSupports tax cuts, deregulation, and balanced budget to grow economy Supports cutting military spending and redirecting funds domestically Supports raising minimum wage, expanding childcare, and pro-union policies Supports pro-worker economy with higher wages, labor rights, tax reform
HousingSupports increasing housing supply through deregulation and private investment no sourced position Supports major federal investment in affordable and public housing Supports expanding affordable housing and rental assistance
Health careSupports market competition, price transparency, and anti-fraud measures in healthcare Strongly supports Medicare for All covering comprehensive care Supports Medicare for All and universal health coverage Supports all-payer rate setting, drug price reform, and universal coverage
ImmigrationSupports immigration enforcement; open to conversation on contributors Supports abolishing ICE and DHS; humane immigration overhaul Supports abolishing ICE and comprehensive immigration reform Supports humane, lawful immigration reform with due process protections
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position Supports abortion access without oppressive restrictions Supports abortion rights, opposes national ban, backs WHPA no sourced position
EducationSupports school choice, student-loan tax relief, and vocational training Criticized Columbia University's handling of student protests Opposes dismantling Dept. of Education; supports funding restoration Supports strong public schools, vocational programs, and AI literacy
Climate & energySupports lower energy costs via increased production and deregulation Supports reducing fossil fuels, solar expansion, and drilling bans Supports clean energy transition and strong climate action Supports federal climate resilience, clean-energy investment, and international cooperation
Crime & public safetySupports law enforcement; calls for removing dangerous undocumented individuals Supports abolishing ICE and defunding DHS Prioritizes neighborhood safety with mental-health investment Supports prevention-focused public safety with mental-health first response
Taxes & budgetEliminate federal income tax on W-2 wages up to $150,000 no sourced position Supports tax increases on the wealthy and restoring SALT deduction Supports closing tax loopholes and expanding credits for working families
Gunsno sourced position no sourced position Supports assault weapons ban, universal background checks, red-flag law Supports community violence intervention to reduce gun violence
Democracy & electionsno sourced position Supports overturning Citizens United and campaign finance reform Supports voting rights legislation and congressional oversight of Trump Supports voting rights restoration, anti-gerrymandering, and campaign finance transparency
Foreign policy & defensePro-Israel, opposes Iranian nuclear capability, peace through strength Supports arms embargo on Israel, Pentagon audit, and ICC membership Opposes Trump's Iran war; prioritizes diplomacy and restoring alliances Supports congressional war authorization, NATO commitments, and consistent human rights standards

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