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Democrat
Laura Dunn
NY-12 Democratic nominee?
$491.3K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNew York
BackgroundAttorney
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EducationUniversity of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (J.D., 2014)
Notable personal detailsLaura L. Dunn is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New York’s 12th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She is a civil rights and victims’ rights attorney and the founder of SurvJustice, and has also worked as a public school teacher. She has appeared in local NYC political media discussing her campaign to succeed outgoing Rep. Jerrold Nadler.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes that healthcare, housing, and taxes are burdening the working class and highlights growing wealth inequality while presenting herself as a middle-class candidate. Public materials identify her priorities on affordability and economic stress but do not provide clear proposals for raising taxes on high earners or for specific tax-cutting measures.
Healthcare
The candidate supports universal healthcare and frames healthcare as a human right, calling for universal coverage as part of her affordability platform.
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Immigration & Border
Supports major reforms to U.S. immigration enforcement and asylum systems, including curbing Customs and Border Protection’s jurisdiction, reforming ICE, and approaching immigration policy from a human-rights framework; has worked previously on pathways to citizenship.
Climate & Energy
No detailed climate or energy policy proposals are presented in available campaign materials; the campaign states that protecting the environment is “non‑negotiable” and lists “Environmental Responsibility” as part of its platform without specifying measures. Public filings confirm Laura L. Dunn is a Democratic candidate for New York’s 12th Congressional District.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports federal action to prevent gun violence and strengthen accountability, with a focus on gun violence prevention and campus safety. Advocates for enforceable federal solutions to protect communities and listen to survivors while addressing gun violence as a policy priority.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 11, 2026
Laura Dunn is in the news as a Democratic candidate in New York’s 12th Congressional District, where the campaign is focused on policy issues like AI, 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 PACs or outside money. Overall, the coverage shows her emphasizing campaign finance reform and technology policy in the 2026 race.
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$148.9K
$111.7K
$74.5K
$37.2K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$148.9K
$25.2K
$123.7K
$8.2K
Source: FEC
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