Nachman Caller
RC
Won the June 23, 2026 Republican primary against Bernard Vaiselberg, 50.9% to 49.1%; also holds the Conservative Party line.
Nachman Caller is a Borough Park real estate attorney and Republican district leader running for the second time for this seat, after losing the May 2025 special election to Sam Sutton. He narrowly won the 2026 Republican primary over Bernard Vaiselberg and also carries the Conservative Party line.[2][3]
Positions on the issues
- SupportsLoosen zoning rules to build more housing
Campaign platform pledges to champion rezoning for new housing development and reduce regulations that hinder housing growth, citing his record developing thousands of housing units in Borough Park.[8]
In their words — priorities
- Campaign site describes him as pledging to "champion rezoning for new housing development," reduce regulations that hinder housing growth, and secure fair city and state resources for the district.[8]
- Campaign platform pledges to "defend parents' rights to determine their children's education" and to "advocate tirelessly for the independence of our Yeshivas."[8]
Background
- Graduated with honors from Columbia Law School.[8]
- Describes himself as a real estate attorney and advocate for the Borough Park community with over three decades of service.[8]
- Ran for State Assembly in 2014 on the Republican and Housing & Jobs Party lines, losing to incumbent Dov Hikind.[2]
- Lost the May 2025 special election for this Senate seat to Sam Sutton.[1][3]