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Caroline Shinkle

Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives: Congressional District 12, on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot (ballot lines: Republican, Conservative).

Federal · U.S. House of Representatives

Positions and record

Caroline ShinkleRepublican, Conservative
Top U.S. voter concern

The Economy

Jobs, prices and the cost of living.

  • Supports targeted deregulation to keep jobs and investment in New York City
“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”

What this means for youShe would vote to reduce federal business regulations. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.

Top U.S. voter concern

Health Care

Health insurance, costs and access to care.

  • Supports more competition in health care
  • Supports price transparency
“Reintroduce competition into the healthcare marketplace and enhance price transparency to ensure the system works for patients and providers, not just the insurance companies”

What this means for youPatients could see more published prices for care and more insurance options. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.

Top U.S. voter concern

Income and Wealth Gap

How income and wealth are distributed, including taxes and wages.

  • Supports lowering the federal income tax on W-2 wages
“Protect the Paycheck – allow people to keep more of what they earn by reducing the federal income tax on W-2 wages.”

What this means for youSalaried and hourly workers would pay less federal income tax under her proposal. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.

Top U.S. voter concern

Crime

Crime, policing and public safety.

  • Supports a pro-safety, pro-community law enforcement agenda
“Prioritize the safety and security of New Yorkers and their livelihoods through a pro-safety, pro-community law enforcement agenda”

What this means for youExpect support for federal funding for police. Day-to-day policing is run by the NYPD.

Top U.S. voter concern

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

U.S. policy toward Israel, Gaza and the Palestinian territories.

  • Supports standing with New York City's Jewish community and with Israel
“Unapologetically stand with the Jewish community of New York City and our ally Israel”

What this means for youShe would likely vote for continued U.S. support for Israel. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.

Not yet on record: The Situation in Iran, Gas Prices, Immigration, Abortion, AI Data Centers, Climate Change.

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