Ruslan Shamal
Republican · New York · 2026Running for New York Senate District 23, New York
Top priorities
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- Property taxes and utility costs
- Public safety and accountability for repeat offenders
- Parental involvement and school choice in education
Ruslan Shamal is the Republican candidate for New York Senate District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. Shamal immigrated to the United States from Belarus, worked blue-collar jobs before starting a small business, and later worked as a radio host, per his campaign site. He was previously the Republican candidate for New York City Council District 49 in 2023, an election he did not win, per NYC Votes.
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