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Conversion Therapy Survivor Mathew Shurka Runs for Congress

3/7/2026

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Mathew Shurka, a conversion therapy survivor and cofounder of Born Perfect, runs as a Democrat in New York's 12th District.
He aims to end conversion therapy and advance LGBTQ+ rights.
The campaign follows the retirement of ally Jerry Nadler.
Shurka has introduced bills in Congress and helped pass laws banning conversion therapy in 27 states.
Shurka is confident in the June 23 primary amid a crowded field.

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Story summary

Mathew Shurka, a conversion therapy survivor and cofounder of Born Perfect, runs as a Democrat in New York's 12th District.
He aims to end conversion therapy and advance LGBTQ+ rights.
The campaign follows the retirement of ally Jerry Nadler.
Shurka has introduced bills in Congress and helped pass laws banning conversion therapy in 27 states.
Shurka is confident in the June 23 primary amid a crowded field.