Candidates › NY-12 race › 2025–2026

Caroline Shinkle

R Republican nominee for U.S. House, NY-12

Has not served in Congress

On the ballot: Lost the general electionNov 3, 2026 · 110,781 votes (42.0%) · 2 of 4
The race: Everyone running for NY-12 · Compare Shinkle with them
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SummaryAt a glance

Top priorities: Be part of history
The aim of government should be to empower
Read them in their words
Money: $273K raised, $146.5K spent, $126.4K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
Who gives: 16% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 50% from New York · largest committee giver LOG CABIN REPUBLICANS PAC, $500
Backed by: Bill Ackman · Dr. Naomi Wolf · Mike DeWine and 25 more. As the campaign lists them

Their wordsWhat does Shinkle say they will do?

2 priorities from carolinefornewyork.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.

2 priorities · 6 parts · 19 quoted statements

1. Allow New Yorkers to keep more of what they earn by reducing tax on work. Reduce housing costs and increase the supply of high-quality, affordable housing. Support strategic deregulation. Offer balanced budget amendments to keep Washington spending in check, cure inflation, and drive down the cost of money.
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  Protect the Paycheck – allow people to keep more of what they earn by reducing the federal income tax on W-2 wages. Work is good—let’s reward it, not penalize it through a burdensome tax code
  Build Baby Build – supply-side solutions, not communist price controls. Reduce housing costs and increase opportunity for ownership by increasing the supply of high-quality, affordable housing. Leverage advanced technology to build more housing more quickly and more cost-efficiently. Repurpose unused office space, streamline permitting, and advocate for upzoning near transit corridors. Encourage private ownership (not collectivism) and investment to increase supply and incentivize moratorium on property taxes and development fees
  Support strategic, common-sense deregulation to allow industry and innovation to flourish and combat the mass exodus of jobs, opportunity, investment, and capital out of New York City
  Balance the federal budget through balanced budget amendments and zero-based budgeting to keep Washington spending in check, help cure inflation, and drive down the cost of capital
  Lower the cost of living through increasing energy production and promoting an all-energy-options-on-the-table approach and common-sense, strategic deregulation
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2. Revamp and revitalize the quality and affordability of our education system. Foster excellence by treating every student like an honors student and leveraging best practices and innovation to improve student outcomes.
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  Revamp and revitalize the quality and affordability of our education system. Treat education expenses like business expenses and reward students who invest in themselves by making the interest on student loan payments fully tax deductible, with no income caps
  Foster excellence by treating every student like an honors student and leveraging best practices to improve student outcomes. Integrate technology and innovation to enhance the classroom experience and provide tailored resources to students
  Empower parents with school choice and greater curriculum transparency
  Invest in trades and vocational training to create pathways to high-paying careers for all students
  Invest in STEM education and marketable skills for the 21st century to prepare our students for success
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3. Prioritize the safety and security of New Yorkers and their livelihoods. Champion and support our law enforcement officers and first responders who keep our city safe every day.
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  Prioritize the safety and security of New Yorkers and their livelihoods through a pro-safety, pro-community law enforcement agenda
  Champion, support, and empower our law enforcement officers and first responders
  End the revolving-door policies that return violent offenders to our streets
  Ensure federal prosecutors have the resources to tackle crime including retail theft, drug trafficking, and subway assaults
  Expand mental health programs
  Address homelessness with federal incentives for cities to offer voluntary gig economy work to individuals able to reenter the work force
  Restore accountability to the criminal justice system
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4. Unapologetically stand with the Jewish community of New York City and with Israel. Not only condemn antisemitism but truly combat antisemitism at the root source.
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  Track down and prosecute the sources of funds supporting antisemitic violence
  Unapologetically stand with the Jewish community of New York City and our ally Israel
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5. Reintroduce competition into the healthcare marketplace and enhance price transparency. Pass the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act.
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  Reintroduce competition into the healthcare marketplace and enhance price transparency to ensure the system works for patients and providers, not just the insurance companies
  Root out the fraud and corruption riddled throughout our healthcare insurance industry to ensure our safety net is available to those who truly need it and to ensure the hardworking American taxpayer is not being forced to finance fraud
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6. Protect the homeland through a peace through prosperity and peace through strength agenda. Stand with our allies and leverage America’s unique position to strategically promote the principles of our founding.
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  Stand with our allies by leveraging our unique position on the world stage to strategically promote the principles upon which our country was founded
  Diplomacy via strategic economic policy to exert pressure on our adversaries
  Incentivize innovation and technology advancement domestically to counter our adversaries
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MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised

$273K

$272,963

Spent

$146.5K

$146,539

Cash on hand

$126.4K

$126,424

FEC filings, Jan 1, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026 · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00937920

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

54¢ of every dollar raised has been spent across 5 reports ($146.5K of $273K). Cash on hand went from $61.3K on Mar 31, 2026 to $126.4K on Oct 14, 2026.

Raised, spent and cash on hand by FEC report
Report	Raised in the period	Spent in the period	Cash on hand at its close
APRIL QUARTERLY 2026 through Mar 31, 2026	$70,912	$9,586	$61,327
PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through Jun 3, 2026	$62,727	$49,329	$74,725
JULY QUARTERLY 2026 through Jun 30, 2026	$21,505	$12,383	$83,847
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2026 through Sep 30, 2026	$92,053	$41,735	$134,164
PRE-GENERAL 2026 through Oct 14, 2026	$25,765	$33,506	$126,424

Each report’s own period, as filed with the FEC; a report filed again counts once, as its latest copy.

Where the money came from $272,963 reported receipts

Itemized (over $200)Donors who have given more than $200 this cycle, so the FEC itemizes (names) them.$205,40475%

Largest donors

Kenneth GriffinOne contribution on Jun 23, 2026 · FOUNDER & CEO · CITADEL · MIAMI, FL$7,000
Barrie WigmoreOne contribution on May 20, 2026 · RETIRED · NEW YORK, NY$5,000
Ralph Stone2 contributions, latest Jun 28, 2026 · LAWYER · SELF-EMPLOYED · NEW YORK, NY$4,500
Robert Shinkle9 contributions, latest Mar 31, 2026 · MANAGER · STATE OF OHIO · XENIA, OH$3,504
Joshua KalaferOne contribution on Apr 8, 2026 · AUTO · LAND ROVER PRINCETON · BERNARDSVILLE, NJ$3,500
Rachel KalaferOne contribution on Apr 8, 2026 · RETIRED · BERNARDSVILLE, NJ$3,500
Noam RubinsteinOne contribution on May 6, 2026 · FINANCE · HC WAINWRIGHT · CRESSKILL, NJ$3,500
Craig SchwabeOne contribution on Mar 19, 2026 · FINANCE · HC WAINWRIGHT & CO LLC · NEW YORK, NY$3,500
Lindsey SchwabeOne contribution on May 7, 2026 · HOMEMAKER · NEW YORK, NY$3,500

EndorsementsWho does Shinkle’s campaign say backs them?

28 endorsers listed on Caroline Shinkle’s own campaign site: 1 party, 16 officials, 1 union, 1 organization, 9 people.

This is the campaign's claim, checked by an editor against its page; the endorsers have not confirmed it to us. Each name opens the campaign’s page with that name highlighted.

Parties 1

Manhattan Republican Party

Officials 16

Mike DeWine
Ohio Governor
“My name is Mike DeWine, I'm the Governor of the State of Ohio. I've known Caroline Shinkle her entire life. I'm happy to endorse her for New York's 12th Congressional District. Caroline is smart. She's compassionate. She's someone throughout her entire life has always gotten the job done. I served in Congress. I know that Caroline Shinkle has what it takes to represent the 12th district and the constituents and do a great, great job.”
John Chell
Former NYPD Chief of Department
Niraj Antani
Former Ohio State Senator
Frank Morano
New York City Council Member
Scott Brown
Former U.S. Senator & Ambassador
Spencer Abraham
Former U.S. Secretary of Energy & U.S. Senator
Peter King
Former New York Congressman
Rudy Giuliani
Former Mayor of New York City

Unions 1

United Jewish Teachers
“Antisemitism in this city is not a side issue,” said Moshe Spern, president of United Jewish Teachers. “Jews have been jumped leaving shul. Synagogues have been surrounded. Jewish kids have been harassed in our schools. City Hall talks around it. Caroline Shinkle does not. She lived in Israel. She treats Jewish safety like public safety. That is why we are endorsing her.”

Organizations 1

New York City Public School Alliance
“Caroline's moral clarity, intellect, courage, impressive background, and strength to fight for what is right are exactly what we need in a leader today. She has the conviction to stand up to radical ideology and bad actors—something we cannot afford to compromise on at this critical moment.”

People 9

Bill Ackman
Founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management
“Hi, I'm Bill Ackman. This is Caroline Shinkle. She's running for Congress. I've met her recently. I think she's outstanding. I met her late in her campaign. We just did a one-hour Space on X where you can learn more about her but I just wanted you to know I'm endorsing her for New York-12. She's running for office. Her background—MIT, Harvard Law School, Cravath, and then a lot of experience, Federal Reserve, kind of central banking type economic experience. She has some great policy positions. But we need to support people like Caroline who are running for office. Thank you so much. Congratulations on your campaign and good luck. The next few weeks really matter.”
Dr. Naomi Wolf
Bestselling Author, Former Democratic Operative, and Former Adviser to Bill Clinton and Al Gore
“She's thoughtful. She's accomplished. She's committed. And she's going to keep this city safe and prosperous.”
Tovah Feldshuh
Actress
“I would say seriously consider this candidate for the 12th district." Watch the video for her full quote!”
Chris Diep
Former 2026 Democratic Congressional Candidate in NY-12
Shabbos Kestenbaum
American Jewish Activist
Shmuly Rosenstein
Chairman of the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC)
Tom Smith
Retired NYPD Detective & Co-Host of the Gold Shields Podcast
William Kregler
President of the NYC Fire Marshals Benevolent Association

Top donor states
Name		Amount
New York home105 contributions · 50%		$50,772
Florida7 contributions · 12%		$12,250
New Jersey5 contributions · 11%		$11,250
Ohio27 contributions · 8.7%		$8,789
Massachusetts9 contributions · 7%		$7,000
California4 contributions · 3%		$3,000
North Carolina3 contributions · 1.5%		$1,500
Connecticut3 contributions · 1.1%		$1,125

Top donor states

Name

Amount

New York home105 contributions · 50%

$50,772

Florida7 contributions · 12%

$12,250

New Jersey5 contributions · 11%

$11,250

Ohio27 contributions · 8.7%

$8,789

Massachusetts9 contributions · 7%

$7,000

California4 contributions · 3%

$3,000

North Carolina3 contributions · 1.5%

$1,500

Connecticut3 contributions · 1.1%

$1,125

Donors’ employers
Employer as filed		Amount
RetiredWritten instead of an employer · 24 contributions · 21% of ranked		$20,251
Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 49 contributions · 16% of ranked		$15,669
Citadel1 contribution · 7.2% of ranked		$7,000
HC Wainwright2 contributions · 3.9% of ranked		$3,750
State Of Ohio9 contributions · 3.6% of ranked		$3,504
HC Wainwright & Co LLC1 contribution · 3.6% of ranked		$3,500
HomemakerWritten instead of an employer · 1 contribution · 3.6% of ranked		$3,500
Land Rover Princeton1 contribution · 3.6% of ranked		$3,500

Donors’ employers

Employer as filed

Amount

RetiredWritten instead of an employer · 24 contributions · 21% of ranked

$20,251

Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 49 contributions · 16% of ranked

$15,669

Citadel1 contribution · 7.2% of ranked

$7,000

HC Wainwright2 contributions · 3.9% of ranked

$3,750

State Of Ohio9 contributions · 3.6% of ranked

$3,504

HC Wainwright & Co LLC1 contribution · 3.6% of ranked

$3,500

HomemakerWritten instead of an employer · 1 contribution · 3.6% of ranked

$3,500

Land Rover Princeton1 contribution · 3.6% of ranked

$3,500

Name		Amount
Pathfinder Strategic LLC5 payments · 28% of all spending		$41,056
American Express5 payments · 13% of all spending		$19,117
Shinkle, Caroline31 payments · 10% of all spending		$15,197
Anedot68 payments · 3.6% of all spending		$5,303
RED Curve Solutions4 payments · 3.5% of all spending		$5,091
Boost Engagement LLC1 payment · 2.4% of all spending		$3,496
Beauregard-Shinkle, Carolyn27 payments · 1.7% of all spending		$2,500
Harris Media LLC1 payment · 1.7% of all spending		$2,500

Occupation as filed		Amount
RetiredWritten instead of an occupation · 24 contributions · 21% of ranked		$20,251
Finance4 contributions · 11% of ranked		$11,000
Lawyer7 contributions · 8% of ranked		$7,750
Founder & CEO1 contribution · 7.2% of ranked		$7,000
Attorney10 contributions · 4.4% of ranked		$4,307
Manager9 contributions · 3.6% of ranked		$3,504
Auto1 contribution · 3.6% of ranked		$3,500
HomemakerWritten instead of an occupation · 1 contribution · 3.6% of ranked		$3,500

Caroline Shinkle

SummaryAt a glance

Their wordsWhat does Shinkle say they will do?

1Priority 1: Be part of history 6 parts

1.1Priority 1.1: Protect the Paycheck 2 statements

1.2Priority 1.2: Prioritize our Students 2 statements

1.3Priority 1.3: Restore Safety and Security 2 statements

1.4Priority 1.4: Fight Antisemitism 2 statements

1.5Priority 1.5: Enhance Healthcare 2 statements

1.6Priority 1.6: Stronger at Home, Stronger Abroad 2 statements

2Priority 2: The aim of government should be to empower 7 statements

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

Where the money came from $272,963 reported receipts

Largest donors

EndorsementsWho does Shinkle’s campaign say backs them?

Parties 1

Officials 16

Unions 1

Organizations 1

People 9

BallotWhen is Shinkle on the ballot?

AboutWhere does this page come from?

Earlier cycles

Federal records

Campaign pages read 3 pages

Who lent it

Committees that gave

Where the donors live $100,693 placed by state

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Top states

Donors’ employers as filed

Outside spending $42,654,068 across this race

What the payments were for $104,335 itemized

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