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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 3, 2026 New York General Election

Candidates for Rep. In Congress District 12, New York

Micah C. Lasher - D

►Websitewww.micahlasher.com/

Caroline Shinkle - R

Wilneida Negron

Karen Ortiz

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Micah C. Lasher

Housing & Communities

Housing

Public Safety

Cost of Living

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Women's Health & Reproduction

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE)

Immigration Policy & Reform

Foreign Policy

Israel

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government & Democracy

Government Corruption and Ethics

Voting Rights

Government Accountability

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Affordability Crisis

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Hate Crimes

Labor, Wages & Unions

Working Class

Education & Schools

Education

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

LGBTQ+

Hate Crimes

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Taxes

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Seniors & Aging of Population

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Balanced Budget

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+