Democrat Nina Schwalbe, Public Health Leader, Takes on DC’s Political Establishment as She Files to Run in NY-12 Primary

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Driven by the recklessness of the current administration and the failure of the political establishment to stop it, New York health expert and activist Nina Schwalbe has declared herself as a candidate for the open Congressional seat in NY-12.

Nina is a renowned public health leader, vaccine scientist and advocate who has focused her career on fixing broken systems so people can live better, healthier and more affordable lives.

Because of this administration’s failure, America is once again seeing outbreaks of measles and whooping cough, long thought to be vanquished in the US by modern medicine.

“My family has lived in district 12 for six generations. I grew up and gave birth to my two sons here. I cared for my parents as they died here. District 12 is my home,” said Schwalbe.

Nina is a strong negotiator, with “Day One” competence, who gets things done. She has overseen complex institutions, managed large teams and budgets, and delivered public programs to improve people’s daily lives and livelihoods. She is also a small business owner.

In her decades of work across public and private sectors, Nina’s focus has been fixing broken systems. From managing multi-billion-dollar vaccine programs for the US Government and the United Nations to advising New York City and governments around the world on their COVID-19 response, Nina has achieved measurable results, strengthened accountability, and saved lives. If elected, Nina would be the only Democrat in Congress with a PhD in public health.

“Washington is systematically dismantling our democracy, putting New York, America, and the world at risk and Congress is failing to stop it,” says Schwalbe. “This administration is fueling disinformation, propagates false science, and has cut even the most basic services. The list is endless and the attack relentless - stopping vaccine programs, denying climate change, slashing the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, Medicare, housing and education, bringing fear to communities through unlawful immigration policies, and attacking basic rights. At a time when more and more New Yorkers are struggling with costs, the situation is going from bad to worse.”

Nina will work to restore congressional oversight and funding. “Under this administration, the federal government has taken an ax to our rights - destroying the very systems designed to protect us. We deserve better leadership in Congress. Congress has abdicated its oversight role to solve our nation’s most serious problems and protect the well-being of its citizens starting by carrying out the programs it mandates,” says Schwalbe. “The attack against health is a blatant example of the neglect, ignorance, and malice we face. As an example, the federal government’s job is to decide what vaccines are available at our local pharmacies; guarantee the medicines we take are safe and effective; and stop deadly viruses before they reach New York. When it fails to do its job, as is the case now, we are all more vulnerable.

“I am running for Congress because this moment demands new leadership that protects what matters, rebuilds stronger, and prepares for tomorrow. It's pretty straightforward. Our government is not doing its job. That needs to change, starting now.”

The Nina for NYC campaign has already raised over $200,000 with no corporate PAC money. As a first-time candidate without an existing donor list, this represents a strong start for a competitive race.

Learn more about Nina Schwalbe and www.ninafornyc.com