Stylo A. Sapaskis
R
Advanced unopposed after the Republican primary was canceled
Sapaskis is a Bronx-based Republican making his third run for NY-15 after losing to Torres in 2022; he has also run for New York City Council and State Senate. His campaign centers on inflation, a higher minimum wage, more police presence, and financial aid for higher education.[1][8]
Positions on the issues
- SupportsRaise the minimum wage
Sapaskis says he would raise the minimum wage to $20 an hour.[8]
“As your Congressman, I purpose to elevate minimum wage to 20 dollars per hour as well as having financial aid to be offered in higher education.”
- SupportsIncrease police funding and staffing
Sapaskis calls for more police presence, along with addressing affordability and employment for people with disabilities.[8]
“The Democratic Party does not address the needs of affordable living, more police presence and employment for the disabled.”
In their words — priorities
Background
- Sapaskis earned an Associate of Applied Science in Corporate Cable Communications from Borough of Manhattan Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in Film Production/Cinema Studies from the City College of New York, and pursued a Master of Fine Arts in Film Production/Cinema Studies at the New York Institute of Technology.[8]
- Sapaskis ran for New York State Senate in 2010, losing to Adriano Espaillat.[1]
- Sapaskis ran for NY-15 in 2022, losing to Ritchie Torres 82.7%–17.2%.[1]
- Sapaskis ran for New York City Council District 11 in 2025, losing to incumbent Eric Dinowitz.[1]