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Conversion therapy survivor runs for Congress in NYC
Shurka is campaigning for the open Manhattan seat and describes the advocacy work and policy priorities he would bring to Congress.
ElectionsINFORMATIONAL
FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · NY-12 (D)FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · NY-12 (D)
Mathew Shurka
Mathew Shurka withdrew from the 2026 Democratic primary for New York’s 12th district.
- Party
- Democrat
- Ran for
- U.S. House · NY-12 (2026)
- Result
- Withdrew
- Raised
- $330K
- LAST RAN
- 2026
- RAISED
- $330K
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Mathew Shurka at a glance
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STORIES2026 election: New York’s 12th District
LAST RESULT · NOV 2024 GENERAL
D+61.0Jerrold NadlerDEM80.5%
Michael K. ZumbluskasREP19.5%
THE 2026 RACE
Micah LasherDEM$3.3M raised
Caroline ShinkleREP$155K raised
Karen OrtizIND$46K raised
Wilneida NegronFOR ALL OF US$38K raised
PAST RESULTS
No earlier House or Senate results on record (ChamberLight’s results start in 2018).2026 NY-12 HOUSE RACE →Mathew Shurka’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $330K
- CASH ON HAND
- $0
- SPENT
- $330K
- DEBT
- $86K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $229K · 100%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Hakakian, NikaNewco · CONSULTANT$7K
Zernitsky, EstherNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Zernitsky, EdenGcs Co · SELF EMPLOYED$7K
Shurka, MelanieSister · RESTAURATEUR$7K
Shurka, JaneNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Shurka, EfraimSelf Employed · SELF-EMPLOYED$7K
Shurka, AshleyCousin · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Richards, LisleSelf Employed · RESTAURANTS$7K
Richards, JennieStephen M Smith & Co LLC · ACCOUNTANT$7K
Ort, DavidNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$242K
Refunds$74K
Administrative$42K
Loan-Repayments$14K
Advertising$3K
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Conversion therapy survivor runs for Congress in NYC
Shurka is campaigning for the open Manhattan seat and describes the advocacy work and policy priorities he would bring to Congress.
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