Shamsul attended LaGuardia Community College and later graduated from Baruch College.

Shamsul Haque's campaign for Member of the New York State Assembly is his first entry into politics.

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As of June 18, 2026, Shamsul Haque’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Wants to "strengthen language access and culturally competent government services."

- Wants to "strengthen language access and culturally competent government services."

Voting & Elections

Supports protecting undocumented immigrants who are "working hard, raising a family and contributing to our community..."

- Supports protecting undocumented immigrants who are "working hard, raising a family and contributing to our community..."

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Supports passing a rent freeze for rent-stabilized tenants statewide.

Wants to pass a rent freeze for rent-stabilized tenants statewide.

Supports passing the REST Act to declare a statewide housing emergency.

Supports investing in "truly affordable housing" by redefining income requirements to local averages.

Believes in "truly affordable housing" by redefining income requirements to local averages.

Plans to "push for property tax relief for homeowners."

Supports strengthening tenant protections and enforcing housing laws.

- Wants to pass a rent freeze for rent-stabilized tenants statewide.
- Supports passing the REST Act to declare a statewide housing emergency.
- Believes in "truly affordable housing" by redefining income requirements to local averages.
- Supports community land trusts.
- Plans to "push for property tax relief for homeowners."
- Supports strengthening tenant protections and enforcing housing laws.

Housing & Urban Development

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Shamsul Haque

Former NYPD detective running for Assembly to support Mamdani's ...

Shamsul Haque's campaign for Member of Assembly is his first entry into politics.

Supports free tuition at City University of New York (CUNY).

Shamsul Haque is from Bangladesh. He has an associate's degree from LaGuardia Community College and a bachelor's degree from Baruch College. He has lived in Woodside, Queens for 35 years.

Shamsul previously worked as a store clerk, busboy, dishwasher, and delivery worker.

Shamsul previously served as a New York City police officer.

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