Endorsements
Leaders Who Believe
in Caroline Shinkle's Vision
Peter King
Former New York Congressman
"I proudly endorse Caroline Shinkle for Congress in Manhattan. Caroline Shinkle embodies the excellence, understanding, values, and character that is so sorely lacking from our leadership in New York City. After serving in Congress for many years, I can assure you that Manhattan needs Caroline Shinkle’s leadership now more than ever. Rather than tolerate mediocrity, Caroline Shinkle will immediately deliver solutions to restore positive economic growth and deliver dramatic improvement to the quality of life at the center of global enterprise."
Rudy Giuliani
Former Mayor of New York City
"America's Mayor" Rudy Giuliani, Former Mayor of New York City, Endorses Caroline Shinkle for Congress— "I'm 100% Behind You"
During the interview, Mayor Giuliani called Caroline "a really exceptional candidate...this may be one of the very best," explaining that "Caroline Shinkle I've known for some time and so I can attest to the fact that this is a person who's running for office for all the best reasons—to help America." Mayor Giuliani continued, "every once in awhile we come up with a really high-quality candidate. You are. People should know that. And I really urge them to vote for you... If you're in New York, vote for her and contribute. If you're outside New York, contribute to her... I'm 100% BEHIND YOU."
George Pataki
Former New York Governor
“Caroline is the most qualified candidate to run for this seat in the last 50 years. It is important for the future of New York City that Caroline prevails in this race,”
“I am very enthusiastic to endorse Caroline Shinkle, a transformational candidate who is running to represent Manhattan in the United States Congress. I fully support Caroline. Caroline represents the next generation of leadership for New York City, as she fights to bring common sense, free market thinking to Washington and to restore New York City as the center of global capitalism. Caroline is the most qualified candidate to run for this seat in the last 50 years. It is important for the future of New York City that Caroline prevails in this race,” Pataki said.
Bruce Blakeman
Republican Candidate for New York Governor
"[Caroline Shinkle] is an MIT grad. She's a Harvard Law School grad. She's brilliant and she's tough. She's a fighter. She will help cut taxes. She will make our military stronger. And she could be the deciding vote as to who's Speaker. I endorse Caroline. Let's get out there, work, and fight for her,"
Shinkle is honored to receive Blakeman's support and endorsement. "Bruce Blakeman is exactly the kind of champion New York so desperately needs at this critical moment in history. He is a battle-tested, proven leader who will restore common sense, cut taxes, and keep our communities safe. I look forward to working with Bruce when he defeats Kathy Hochul this November. From Lake Placid to Lincoln Center, we're taking back the Empire State," said Shinkle.
Manhattan Republican Party
NEW YORK, NEW YORK—The Manhattan Republican Party endorsed Caroline Shinkle for Congress in New York's 12th Congressional District on Monday, February 23, 2026, touting Shinkle's deep commitment to public service and vision to restore common sense, accountability, and competence in government.
Ed Cox
NYGOP Chair
“Caroline Shinkle is a transformative candidate at a critical time in history – we need someone to offset the socialist thinking that is destroying the tax base in New York City. This is a choice between building opportunity for the future or destroying the future. I am proud to endorse Caroline Shinkle, candidate for U.S. Congress in Manhattan (NY-12).”