Manhattan Republican Party Endorses Caroline Shinkle for Congress in New York’s 12th District
NEW YORK, NEW YORK—The Manhattan Republican Party endorsed Caroline Shinkle for Congress in New York’s 12th Congressional District on Monday, February 23, 2026, touting Shinkle’s deep commitment to public service and vision to restore common sense, accountability, and competence in government.
“I refuse to be a passive spectator to our city’s decline,” Shinkle said. “New York is currently suffering from a crisis of competence. We have a mayoral administration captivated by radical ideologies and a congressional delegation focused on obstruction rather than delivery. I am running to be the common-sense antidote to the policies that have made our streets less safe and our city unaffordable for the people who work for a living.”
Shinkle, a highly accomplished corporate attorney and economist, has officially announced her candidacy for New York’s 12th Congressional District. Running as a Republican for the seat currently held by retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Shinkle is a results-oriented leader ready to break the cycle of one-party rule and restore common-sense governance to Manhattan.
Shinkle enters the race after a distinguished career at the intersection of law and global economics. A graduate of MIT and Harvard Law School, she recently resigned from a premier international law firm to dedicate herself fully to the city’s recovery. Her resume includes stints at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the Bank for International Settlements, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of Israel.
Stopping the Economic Exodus
Central to Shinkle’s platform is a commitment to halting the harmful exodus of companies, jobs, and entrepreneurs from New York. Recognizing that federal policy often subsidizes the flight of capital to competing states, Shinkle vows to use her economic expertise to keep New York the global capital of commerce.
“We are watching a generation of job-creators flee because they no longer see a future here,” Shinkle noted. “As your representative, I will fight for federal tax reforms and regulatory sanity that reward companies for staying in Manhattan. We must stop being an exporter of talent and start being a magnet for investment again.”
Shinkle’s platform focuses on a philosophy of abundance, personal freedom, and economic resourcefulness. She argues that Manhattan’s interests are best served by a representative who can act as a constructive partner with Washington to secure federal resources for infrastructure and public safety.
“For decades, our representation has taken this seat for granted,” Shinkle continued. “While others focus on ‘The Resistance,’ I will focus on ‘Results.’ Whether it is keeping our borders secure to end the undocumented migrant crisis that has strained our city’s budget to the breaking point or ending the soft-on-crime policies that have emboldened repeat offenders, I will bring an economist’s precision and a lawyer’s grit to Washington.”
A resident of Midtown, Shinkle also emphasizes her commitment to combating the rising tide of antisemitism in New York. Having lived and worked in Jerusalem, she vows to be a tireless advocate for the safety and dignity of the Jewish community.
“It is insanity to expect the same party that created this mess to be the one that gets us out of it,” Shinkle said. “It is time to unfetter private enterprise, reward hard work, and restore the livability of the greatest city on Earth. Manhattan deserves a seat at the table, not just a voice in the wilderness.”
To learn more about Caroline Shinkle’s campaign and vision for New York, visit www.CarolineforNewYork.com or call 646-450-3505.
