Global health expert Nina R Schwalbe has announced her candidacy for the US House of Representatives as a Democratic candidate from New York's 12th Congressional District in 2026. Schwalbe brings extensive experience in international health policy, having worked on HIV and tuberculosis prevention programs and participated in negotiations for a pandemic treaty.
Schwalbe's transition from global health advocacy to national politics represents a shift toward domestic policymaking after years of international work. Her family has resided in the 12th Congressional District for six generations, providing deep local roots in the area she seeks to represent.