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Bernard Vaiselberg
Vice President of Veteran Affairs, The W Group (2020–Present)
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Primary Election
PRIMARY WAS JUN 23
NY Senate · New York - 22
PrimaryRepublican Party
Open seat race for NY Senate District 22 with two candidates
The 2026 primary for New York State Senate District 22 is an open-seat contest between Bernard Vaiselberg and Carl Caller. No incumbent is on the ballot, and the race has drawn attention to housing issues, with Caller taking a position on the housing crisis. Fundraising and polling data are not yet available.
Candidates
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Carl Caller
Real estate attorney
Housing Crisis — Nachman Caller is committed to implementing comprehensive solutions to address the housing shortage in Boro Park, which has 30% less residential space than comparable neighborhoods, 41% of housing consisting of 1-2 family homes, 42.2% of residents spending over half their income on rent, and a 30% poverty rate with 60% of the community relying on government assistance. He aims to dramatically increase available housing while respecting the neighborhood's character.
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