New York's 12th Congressional District, 2026

Open seat

Micah Lasher (D) vs. Caroline Shinkle (R): New York's 12th District election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Micah Lasher
Democratic
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Caroline Shinkle
Republican
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Seat held by
(D) Jerrold Nadler, since 1992
Election day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Term
Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029

Who is running for New York's 12th Congressional District?

Micah Lasher (D) vs. Caroline Shinkle (R)

Who is replacing Jerrold Nadler?

Jerrold Nadler (D) is retiring. Source ↗

The winner takes the seat on January 3, 2027.

Who holds this seat now?

(D) Jerrold Nadler, since 1992

When is the election?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

This race is for New York's 12th Congressional District (NY-12, District 12). Find your district on the district map.

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