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Caroline Shinkle Joins Race to Challenge Nadler’s Seat

2/24/2026

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Caroline Shinkle, 33, a Republican corporate lawyer, is entering the race to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler.
Shinkle aims to offer voters a real choice against Democrats.
She criticizes policies as making the city less safe and unaffordable.
She proposes abolishing the federal income tax and exempting student loan repayments from taxes.
The Manhattan GOP is expected to endorse her soon as she challenges Democratic frontrunner Micah Lasher and Jack Schlossberg.

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Story summary

Caroline Shinkle, 33, a Republican corporate lawyer, is entering the race to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler.
Shinkle aims to offer voters a real choice against Democrats.
She criticizes policies as making the city less safe and unaffordable.
She proposes abolishing the federal income tax and exempting student loan repayments from taxes.
The Manhattan GOP is expected to endorse her soon as she challenges Democratic frontrunner Micah Lasher and Jack Schlossberg.