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Ruslan Shamal
Republican · Conservative
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issues on record
Stances
Taxes
Don’t raise
New York should raise taxes on its highest earners to pay for public programs.
Raise
Don’t raise
He said he would vote to stop tax hikes and objected to treating wealthy residents as the enemy, saying they may leave the state.
SILive.com · 2026-09-21
He escaped Belarus. Now, radio host is running for office on Staten Island to fight socialism
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Bail
More power
Judges should have more power to hold people in jail before trial.
More power
No change
He said he would vote to repeal or reform the state's bail laws.
SILive.com · 2026-09-21
He escaped Belarus. Now, radio host is running for office on Staten Island to fight socialism
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Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Immigration
Not on record
Local police should stay out of federal immigration enforcement.
Stay out
Take part
Climate deadlines
Not on record
New York should keep its climate law's current deadlines, with no more delays.
Hold
Don’t hold
Abortion
Not on record
Abortion should stay legal and accessible in New York as it is today.
Keep
Restrict
Charter schools
Not on record
New York should allow more charter schools.
Allow more
Keep cap
On the ballot
NYS Board of Elections · 2026-10-07
General Election Ballot Certification (Oct 7, 2026)
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