Amy Jordan has officially announced her campaign for the United States Congress in New York's 12th District, positioning herself as a fresh voice dedicated to representing everyday residents. Jordan described the current moment as "a state of global trauma, a crisis of consciousness" and emphasized her commitment to bringing "a fresh, unbiased, humanistic voice and new leadership that truly represents the people." Her campaign aims to uplift those who feel unheard and overlooked, building what she calls "a movement powered by honesty, integrity, and accountability."
The campaign centers on three core priorities that directly address concerns of district residents. On healthcare, Jordan pledges to protect and expand access to affordable, high-quality care while reforming the system to reward better patient outcomes and rein in prescription costs. She advocates putting medical decisions back with patients and doctors rather than insurance companies or corporate middlemen. This focus stems from her personal experience as a type 1 diabetic since childhood who became legally blind at age 21, giving her firsthand understanding of healthcare challenges.
Education represents another pillar of Jordan's platform, with commitments to invest in public schools, support teachers and staff, and ensure students gain skills for today's economy without accumulating debilitating debt. "Education should open doors, not close them," Jordan stated, highlighting the economic barriers many face in pursuing higher education. Her third priority involves building an economy that works for working families by supporting small businesses, growing good-paying jobs, and lowering everyday costs to strengthen communities.
Jordan brings unique personal experience to her campaign, having survived a devastating MTA bus accident that required 23 surgeries and becoming a nationally recognized voice for different ability rights and healthcare reform. She founded the SWEET ENUFF Movement, a youth health initiative honored as a finalist in Michelle Obama's End Childhood Obesity Challenge. Her story is featured in the documentary Amy's Victory Dance, now streaming worldwide. Jordan states she is running because "New Yorkers deserve a representative who understands the real cost of healthcare, housing, and survival—not from a briefing book, but from lived experience."
The campaign represents a potential shift in representation for New York's 12th District, with Jordan emphasizing her commitment to "putting people—not corporations—at the center of government." Her platform addresses pressing issues including prescription drug prices, support for vulnerable communities, and economic policies that benefit working families. More information about her campaign is available at www.amyjforcongress.com.
