NY-12 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleOther
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationNew York
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationColumbia University (magna cum laude)
Notable personal detailsJulie Menin is an American attorney and New York City public official who represents Manhattan’s 5th City Council District and was elected Speaker of the New York City Council on 2026-01-07. She previously served in the de Blasio administration as Commissioner of the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, and as New York City’s 2020 Census Director. She is a Columbia University graduate and earned a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate opposes raising local/state taxes to close budget gaps and emphasizes finding savings, reducing costs, and rooting out waste; she has promoted measures to help low-income households keep more of their earnings (EITC outreach) and to reduce burdens and fines on small businesses.
Healthcare
Supports government actions to increase access and lower health care costs, including creating an Office of Healthcare Accountability, price-transparency measures for hospitals, and codifying reproductive health rights. Focuses on reducing excessive prices and advancing public programs that expand access to care in New York City.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting immigrant New Yorkers from federal immigration overreach, advancing city actions to prevent immigration services fraud, and promoting immigrant inclusion as a core city value. Emphasizes defending immigrants’ rights and public-safety/consumer protections for immigrant communities while working through city oversight and legislation.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying the right to reproductive health care and positioning New York City as a safe haven for abortion access; opposes bans that restrict abortion and has backed legislative measures to expand and fund reproductive health services.
Climate & Energy
Supports reducing emissions and advancing clean energy and resiliency measures at the city level, including actions to phase out heavier fuel oils, expand solar pilot programs, strengthen Local Law 97 implementation, and increase penalties for vehicle idling to improve air quality. Advocates for more resilient infrastructure and increased funding for public housing and water infrastructure to address climate impacts and environmental justice.
Public Safety & Guns
Julie Menin supports stronger gun safety measures including enforcing background checks, holding sellers accountable for illegal gun sales, and has called for a ban on assault weapons while advancing public-safety measures to protect communities and institutions.
News
Julie Menin is in the news as a candidate in New York’s 12th Congressional District, where the 2026 Democratic primary is drawing attention ahead of the June 23 vote. Recent coverage shows her campaign focusing on AI policy, digital literacy, broadband, data centers, and worker protections. She has also criticized Citizens United and Super PAC spending, saying her campaign relies on small donations rather than corporate or outside money.
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