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2026 candidates we're tracking in NY-12
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Jerrold "Jerry" L. Nadler
Democratic
Incumbent
Jerrold "Jerry" L. Nadler is the Democratic U.S. Representative for New York's 12th Congressional District, a position he has held since 1992. Prior to his congressional service, Nadler served 16 years in the New York State Assembly. He is a former Chair of th…
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ALAN PARDEE
Democratic
ALAN PARDEE, running as the Democratic candidate for U.S. House.
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AMY JORDAN
Republican
Amy Jordan is a Republican candidate for U.S. Congress, representing New York's 12th District. She has announced her grassroots campaign with a focus on improving healthcare, education, affordable housing, disability rights, and the cost of living.
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CAMERON KASKY
Democratic
Cameron Kasky is a Democratic candidate and activist who survived the 2018 Parkland school shooting. He co-founded March For Our Lives, a gun-violence prevention group, and worked with legislators on gun safety legislation. Kasky is running for the U.S. House …
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CAROLINE SHINKLE
Republican
Caroline Shinkle is a Republican candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 12th Congressional District in 2026. A corporate lawyer with degrees from MIT and Harvard Law, Shinkle has a background in economics and financial regulatory…
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CHARLES MICHAEL (MIKE MUNOZ) MUNOZ
Republican
CHARLES MICHAEL (MIKE MUNOZ) MUNOZ is a Republican who ran for the New York State Assembly in the 67th Assembly District. A decorated United States Army veteran, Munoz served fourteen years on Active Duty and in the Reserves, deploying to Iraq twice with the 1…
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GAVIN SOLOMON
Republican
Gavin Solomon is a Republican candidate who has filed to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York. He has filed for the 12th Congressional District for the 2026 election and the 19th Congressional District for the 2025 election.
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JERROLD L NADLER
Democratic
Jerrold L. Nadler is a Democratic representative for New York's 12th Congressional District, first elected to the U.S. House in a 1992 special election. A graduate of Columbia University and Fordham Law School, he previously served 16 years in the New York Sta…
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JOHN (JACK) BOUVIER KENNE SCHLOSSBERG
Democratic
John "Jack" Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg is a Democratic candidate running for Congress in New York's 12th congressional district. Born and raised in New York City, he holds degrees from Yale University and Harvard Law and Business Schools. Schlossberg has work…
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KAREN ORTIZ
Independent
Karen Ortiz is a New York-born attorney and former U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Administrative Judge. She began her legal career working for a criminal defense attorney before pivoting to public service, including roles with the NYC Department …
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LUCIAN WINTRICH
Independent
Lucian Wintrich is an Independent candidate for New York's 12th Congressional District, bringing experience as a policy strategist, media veteran, artist, photographer, writer, and media personality. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Bard College and h…
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MASSIMILIANO ZAPPONE
Republican
Massimiliano Zappone is a Republican candidate running in the 2026 New York House of Representatives elections. As of March 31, 2026, his campaign had raised $15,126 with $1,513 in disbursements.
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MATHEW SHURKA
Democratic
Mathew Shurka is a lifelong New Yorker and a gay activist known for cofounding the Born Perfect movement, which advocates against conversion therapy and has passed legislation in 27 states and over 120 cities. He has advised presidential administrations and me…
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MICAH CHARLES LASHER
Democratic
Micah Charles Lasher is a Democratic candidate currently serving in the New York State Assembly, representing Assembly District 69. He has a career in public service, including roles as Director of Policy for New York State and Chief of Staff to the New York S…
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NINA SCHWALBE
Democratic
Nina Schwalbe, a Democratic candidate, is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 12th Congressional District. A first-time political candidate and public health expert, she has held senior roles at organizations such as UNICEF, Gavi the…
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PATRICK JOHN MR. TIMMINS
Democratic
Patrick John Mr. Timmins is a Democratic candidate running for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 12th Congressional District. A longtime New York litigator and adjunct law professor, he previously campaigned for Manhattan District Attorney. Bo…
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WILNEIDA NEGRON
IDP
Wilneida Negron is a public servant, systems builder, author, advocate, and artist who has worked to shape how governments and institutions govern technology, labor, financial power, public safety, and democratic accountability. She began her career on the fro…
About this race
New York's 12th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The New York primary is Tuesday, June 23, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.