Biography
Shpetim Qorraj, who goes by Tim, is the Democratic nominee challenging incumbent Michael Tannousis. According to his campaign website, he was born in Kosovo, came to the United States in 2011, owns a Staten Island services business and has led nonprofit organizations serving immigrant families. His campaign priorities include affordability, transportation, healthcare, public safety, education and East Shore flood protection.[1][2]
According to his campaign website, Qorraj was born in Kosovo and lost his father, a veteran, at age 13 during the war there. He came to the United States in 2011 and now lives in the South Beach neighborhood of Staten Island.[1] He says he holds a Master's degree in Criminal Law.[1] Qorraj owns Skyler Services Group LLC, a Staten Island business providing renovation, porter, super and maintenance services.[1]
His campaign website says he has led the formation of nonprofit organizations that support immigrant families and that he gives a voice to the Albanian community and other Staten Islanders.[1] He describes himself as a father of two sons in Staten Island public schools and an active PTA member, and he lives with his wife and children.[1] Qorraj is the 2026 Democratic nominee, also on the Affordable & Safe Party line, after the June 23 Democratic primary was canceled.[3][2]
- 1.Tim Qorraj for NYS Assembly · Tim Qorraj for NYS Assembly · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 2.New York State Assembly District 64 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 3.Shpetim Qorraj · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.
