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Richmond County, New York

New York Senate District 23

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2 candidates are tracked for New York Senate District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton and Ruslan Shamal. Candidate information follows official Richmond County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic; also on the Affordable & Safe line), Ruslan Shamal (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Senate District 23; Jessica Scarcella-Spanton is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

Democratic · Incumbent

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton is the Democratic candidate for New York Senate District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly's roster. This name has not yet been researched.

Ruslan Shamal

Republican

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. This name has not yet been researched.

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Candidate roster from official Richmond County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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