Jackie Auringer

Jackie Auringer is the Republican and Conservative Party nominee for NY-18, having advanced unopposed after both primaries were canceled. 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 says she is running on affordability, accountability and opportunity.[1][2]

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.[2] She works in her family's construction business as a project manager and managerial accountant, and also works as a marketing and branding professional.[2] Spectrum News reported that she helps lead the family business, Urban Precast.[3]

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.[2] The site says she is not a career politician and quotes New York State Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox in support of her candidacy.[2] She announced her candidacy for New York's 18th Congressional District in April 2026, according to Spectrum News.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.