Taras Nykoriak

R

Taras Nykoriak, also known as 'TP,' is a Detroit-based Republican candidate who traveled to Ukraine in 2022 and 2023 and is campaigning on government accountability, marijuana decriminalization and reforming qualified immunity for federal law-enforcement officers.[4]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

In their words — priorities

  • Federal marijuana decriminalization and relief for past low-level marijuana convictions.[4]
  • Ending qualified immunity for federal officers, including Border Patrol and ICE agents, who knowingly violate constitutional rights.[4]
  • Stronger congressional oversight of U.S. foreign assistance spending, including aid related to Ukraine.[4]

Background

  • Describes himself as born and raised in Detroit.[4]
  • Traveled to Ukraine in 2022 and 2023, which he says shaped his focus on oversight of U.S. foreign assistance.[4]

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Sources cited in this profile

  1. 4.TP Nykoriak for Congress — Mission & Agenda · Taras Nykoriak for Congress · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words