BigNY Elections 2026 provides a nonpartisan guide to the New York Congressional District 12 race. This page is designed to help voters understand the office, follow the official election calendar, compare candidates when verified candidate lists are available, and check public sources before voting.
What this race covers
This election page tracks the 2026 race for Congress in New York Congressional District 12. The final ballot can depend on party primaries, official filings, court decisions, withdrawals, independent petitions, and certification by election authorities.
Candidates and ballot status
Candidate names should be added only after they are confirmed through an official election agency, a campaign website, FEC or state campaign-finance records, a debate organizer, or another cited public record. BigNY should not list rumor-based candidates or uncited claims.
Candidates
Kaley Marie Aldrich
REPUBLICAN PARTY
Micah Bergdale
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Alexander Bores
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Erik Bottcher
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
George Conway
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Christopher Diep
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Laura L… Dunn
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Liam Elkind
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Jami Floyd
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Amy Jordan
REPUBLICAN PARTY
Cameron Kasky
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Micah Charles Lasher
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Candidate comparison
When verified candidates are imported, this section should compare their public positions side by side. The comparison should use direct campaign statements, official questionnaires, public filings, interviews, debate transcripts, or government records.
- Economy, jobs, taxes, and small business
- Public safety, courts, policing, and public corruption
- Housing, affordability, zoning, and rent policy
- Education, schools, colleges, and workforce training
- Healthcare, hospitals, insurance, and public health
- Transportation, roads, MTA or local transit, bridges, tunnels, and airports
- Immigration and constituent services
- Energy, environment, climate, and utility costs
How to verify your ballot
District pages and election guides can become outdated if polling places or sample ballots change. Voters should verify registration, district assignment, early voting location, Election Day poll site, and sample ballot with the official election office before voting.
FAQ
Who is running in this race?
BigNY will list candidates when they are verified from official candidate lists, campaign websites, filings, debates, or public records.
Can poll sites change?
Yes. Poll-site and sample-ballot information can change before an election. Always confirm with the official poll-site lookup tool.
Is BigNY endorsing a candidate?
No. This is a nonpartisan voter-guide page. It organizes sources, maps, offices, candidate information, and public issue positions for voter research.
Race Snapshot
| Office | Congress |
|---|---|
| District / jurisdiction | New York Congressional District 12 |
| General election date | 2026-11-03 |
Issues to compare
- Economy
- Public safety
- Housing
- Education
- Healthcare
- Transportation
- Small business
Candidate comparison should be based on cited campaign/public sources only.
Candidates
Kaley Marie Aldrich
REPUBLICAN PARTY
Micah Bergdale
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Alexander Bores
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Erik Bottcher
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
George Conway
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Christopher Diep
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Laura L… Dunn
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Liam Elkind
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Jami Floyd
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Amy Jordan
REPUBLICAN PARTY
Cameron Kasky
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Micah Charles Lasher
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Candidate Comparison
| Candidate | Party | Office | Campaign / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaley Marie Aldrich | REPUBLICAN PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Micah Bergdale | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Alexander Bores | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Erik Bottcher | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| George Conway | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Christopher Diep | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Laura L… Dunn | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Liam Elkind | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Jami Floyd | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Amy Jordan | REPUBLICAN PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Cameron Kasky | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Micah Charles Lasher | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
Official and Public Sources
- New York State Board of Elections (official)
BigNY Election Guide is a nonpartisan voter information project. Candidate information, district maps, and address-range notes are compiled from official election agencies, campaign websites, public filings, GIS/boundary files, and other cited public sources. Poll sites, ballots, candidate lists, district assignments, and street-level address ranges may change or contain errors. This page is reference information only; BigNY does not provide legal election advice and does not accept responsibility for outdated or incorrect public-source data. Always confirm your registration, district, poll site, and sample ballot with the official election authority before voting.
