Curtis Sliwa
Republican candidate for Mayor in New York
New York City mayoral election winner?
$2.4K
NOV 6, 2030
General Election
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$2.4KNOV 6, 2030Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleRadio talk show host
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyPopulist Republican
Age72 years old (Mar 26, 1954)
GenderMale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundRadio talk show host
Notable personal detailsCurtis Anthony Sliwa is an American anti-crime activist, broadcaster, and politician based in New York City. He founded the Guardian Angels in 1979 and has been a long-running talk radio host, including on 710 WOR (iHeartMedia). He was the Republican nominee for mayor of New York City in 2021 and has remained active in city politics and public commentary.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Curtis Sliwa has called for cutting taxes and reducing the city budget, alongside ending or rolling back fees he says burden working-class New Yorkers. He has also backed a property tax overhaul and more fiscal responsibility in city government.
Healthcare
Curtis Sliwa opposes requiring city employees to contribute to their health insurance premiums and opposes reducing retiree health benefits. He also says current employee structures should be reformed and that retiree health benefits should be preserved, indicating a cost-control approach without a clear broader healthcare-system position.
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Immigration & Border
Curtis Sliwa has emphasized stricter enforcement and tighter handling of migrants and asylum seekers. He has said many asylum seekers are jumping the line, called for migrants to be housed at Rikers Island for vetting, and said he supports deportation efforts aimed at criminals while insisting on due process for others.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Curtis Sliwa is described as supporting abortion rights and unrestricted access. The documented position aligns with a pro-choice stance rather than support for abortion restrictions.
Climate & Energy
Curtis Sliwa has opposed Local Law 97 and said he would direct city agencies to block its enforcement. In earlier candidate materials, he favored helping building owners finance energy-efficiency upgrades rather than treating the law as sufficient on its own.
Public Safety & Guns
Curtis Sliwa supports law-abiding citizens being able to carry weapons if they meet rigorous standards, including training and regular psychiatric review. He emphasizes restoring NYPD funding, increasing police presence, and expanding security measures such as school metal detectors to address gun violence.
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