Stylo A. Sapaskis

Sapaskis is a Bronx-based Republican making his second run for NY-15 after losing to Torres in 2022; he has also run for New York State Senate in 2010 and New York City Council in 2025. His campaign centers on inflation, a higher minimum wage, more police presence, and financial aid for higher education.[1][2][3]

According to a voter-guide profile, Stylo A. Sapaskis holds an Associate of Applied Science in Corporate Cable Communications from Borough of Manhattan Community College and a B.A. in Film Production/Cinema Studies from the City College of New York.[2] He is pursuing an M.F.A. in the same field at the New York Institute of Technology.[2]

Sapaskis first ran for office in 2010, as the Republican nominee for New York State Senate; he was unopposed in the primary and lost the general election to Adriano Espaillat.[3] In 2022 he ran for NY-15 and lost to Ritchie Torres 82.7% to 17.2%.[1][3] In 2025 he was the Republican nominee for New York City Council District 11, receiving 13.0% against incumbent Eric Dinowitz in the general election.[3] He became the Republican nominee for NY-15 in 2026 after the June 23 Republican primary was canceled.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.