U.S. House · District 12 →
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Caroline Shinkle
Republican · Conservative
Lawyer.
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issues on record
Stances
Taxes
Not on record
New York should raise taxes on its highest earners to pay for public programs.
Raise
Don’t raise
Bail
Not on record
Judges should have more power to hold people in jail before trial.
More power
No change
Congestion pricing
End
The Manhattan congestion toll should stay.
Keep
End
In a June 2026 Patch questionnaire, Shinkle said the city should eliminate the traffic congestion charges and focus on traffic management technology.
“We should focus on integrating high-tech traffic management systems and eliminating the traffic congestion charges.”
Patch · 2026-06-08
Election Q&A: Meet NY-12 Candidate Caroline Shinkle
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Immigration
Not on record
Local police should stay out of federal immigration enforcement.
Stay out
Take part
Climate deadlines
Not on record
New York should keep its climate law's current deadlines, with no more delays.
Hold
Don’t hold
Abortion
Not on record
Abortion should stay legal and accessible in New York as it is today.
Keep
Restrict
Charter schools
Not on record
New York should allow more charter schools.
Allow more
Keep cap
On the ballot
NYS Board of Elections · 2026-10-07
General Election Ballot Certification (Oct 7, 2026)
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