NY-12 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleActivist
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyDemocratic Socialist
Age25 years old (Nov 11, 2000)
GenderMale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundActivist
EducationMarjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Notable personal detailsCameron Marley Kasky is an American gun-violence prevention activist known as a survivor of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting and as a co-founder of the Never Again MSD movement. He later became involved in electoral politics, forming a principal campaign committee with the FEC as a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New York's 12th congressional district for the 2026 election cycle. He has been associated with March for Our Lives organizing and related advocacy work.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanded federal spending on affordability and social programs, including Medicare for All, increased federal housing support, and measures to combat tariffs and hold corporations accountable. Backs strengthening unions and expanding government programs to assist working-class families. Does not provide detailed tax-rate proposals on the policies page.
Healthcare
The candidate states that healthcare is a human right and explicitly supports Medicare for All and major public expansion of healthcare access. The campaign frames Medicare for All as the practical policy to make healthcare affordable and to reduce administrative costs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports dismantling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), re-establishing the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and advancing policies that uplift immigrants rather than expand enforcement. Emphasizes protecting immigrants’ rights and improving legal immigration processes.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports broad access to reproductive care, states that abortions should be free and safe, and calls for free and accessible emergency contraception (including by mail).
Climate & Energy
Supports a Green New Deal, calls for major investment in renewable energy and transitioning the national grid away from fossil fuels, and proposes holding fossil fuel companies and large AI/data center operators financially accountable for environmental damage.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports significant gun-safety reforms including bans on assault-style weapons and expanded background checks; has been an active organizer and spokesperson for the student-led Never Again / March for Our Lives movement advocating stricter firearm regulations.
News
Cameron Kasky is in the news as a Democratic candidate in New York’s 12th Congressional District, where the campaign is focused on issues like AI policy, digital literacy, broadband, and worker protections. Recent coverage also highlights his anti–Citizens United message and criticism of Super PAC spending, with his campaign emphasizing small donations instead of corporate or AI-industry money. He has also been part of the broader NY-12 primary field, including a candidate forum and campaign coverage ahead of the June 23 primary.
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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