U.S. House · New York's 18th Congressional District
Jackie Auringer
CandidateRC
- Race
- U.S. House · New York's 18th Congressional District
- Result
- Pat Ryan, projected winner
- Opponent
- Pat Ryan (D, WFP)
- Research
- Basic
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Jackie Auringer, a Republican and Conservative Party candidate who advanced unopposed after both primaries were canceled, lost the November 3, 2026 election for U.S. House in New York's 18th Congressional District to Pat Ryan. She was raised in Kingston, works in her family's construction business and in marketing, and describes herself as a mental health advocate who has done community and campaign work. Her campaign said it was running on affordability, accountability and opportunity.[1][2][3]
Biography
Jackie Auringer, a Republican and Conservative Party candidate who advanced unopposed after both primaries were canceled, lost the November 3, 2026 election for U.S. House in New York's 18th Congressional District to Pat Ryan. She was raised in Kingston, works in her family's construction business and in marketing, and describes herself as a mental health advocate who has done community and campaign work. Her campaign said it was running on affordability, accountability and opportunity.[1][2][3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Jackie Auringer was born and raised in Kingston, in Ulster County, according to her campaign website, and earned a marketing degree from the Lutgert College of Business.[3] She works in her family's construction business as a project manager and managerial accountant, and also works as a marketing and branding professional.[3] Spectrum News reported that she helps lead the family business, Urban Precast.[4]
Her campaign website says Auringer is a philanthropist who has been involved in charitable, community and civic efforts as well as political campaigns, including voter outreach and grassroots organizing, and that she is an advocate for mental health.[3] The site says she is not a career politician and quotes New York State Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox in support of her candidacy.[3] She announced her candidacy for New York's 18th Congressional District in April 2026, according to Spectrum News.[4] She received 37.1% of the vote to Pat Ryan's 62.9%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[2]
In their own words
Priorities
- Says she would focus on affordability, government accountability, and creating economic opportunity in the Hudson Valley, citing rising costs, taxes, and regulation on families and small businesses.[5]
- On accountability, says she would work to cut wasteful government spending and lower taxes for working families.[5]
- On opportunity, says she supports growth that benefits local communities, including good-paying jobs, small-business growth, and worker protections in the AI economy.[5]
Statements, quoted without a stance
- Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
“I fully support ICE doing its job and removing criminal, illegal immigrants who threaten our communities.”[6]
In a July 9, 2026 campaign statement on a proposed ICE facility in Newburgh
- Public funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)
“We should be empowering parents and students with more options, not fewer.”[7]
In a May 11, 2026 campaign press release praising New York's participation in the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit
- Faster transition away from fossil fuels
“I will support a rational, all-of-the-above energy policy that includes natural gas, nuclear power, hydropower and renewables — prioritizing reliability and affordability instead of costly political mandates.”[8]
In a statement to the Daily Freeman candidate form, Oct. 3, 2026
Campaign money$90K raised · 90% from individuals · FEC through 2026-06-30
Totals this cycle
Bars share one scale (raised = full). Cash on hand can include money carried over from earlier cycles.
Who gave
- Individuals $81K
- PACs & committees $8,800
Largest committee contributions
- Tenacious PAC PAC$2,500
- Nicole for New York Candidate committee$2,000
- Maggie's List PAC$2,000
- Brian Jack for Congress Candidate committee$2,000
- Circle the Wagons PAC PAC$1,000
Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗
Profile: /people/jackie-auringer
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Jackie Auringer · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.U.S. House New York's 18th Congressional District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 3.About Jackie · Jackie Auringer for Congress campaign website · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 4.Republican businesswoman Jackie Auringer enters race for NY-18 seat · Spectrum News · 2026-04-13 News report
- 5.About Jackie · Jackie Auringer for Congress campaign website · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 6.Statement from Jackie Auringer on Possible Newburgh ICE Facility · Jackie Auringer for Congress · 2026-07-09 Candidate's own words
- 7.Auringer Praises State Decision to Expand Educational Choice · Jackie Auringer for Congress · 2026-05-11 Candidate's own words
- 8.Election 2026: Ryan, Auringer square off in 18th Congressional District · Daily Freeman · 2026-10-03 News report