US EditionNassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman launches bid for New York governor
Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive, enters the 2026 GOP primary against Rep. Elise Stefanik, both vying to challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul in a key statewide race.
- On Tuesday, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced he is running for New York governor and launched a campaign video framing himself as a statewide alternative, joining Rep. Elise Stefanik in the Republican primary.
- His campaign argues New York needs change and that his Nassau record, including leading during COVID-19 and as a Port Authority commissioner during Sept. 11, 2001, recovery, prepares him for statewide office.
- The campaign ad details Nassau County as the safest in America, credits hiring more police and cooperating with federal immigration authorities, while local residents gave mixed reactions to the school sports policy and mask rules.
- Blakeman's entry prompted Stefanik’s campaign spokesperson Bernadette Breslin to criticize his bid as ego-driven, while Gov. Kathy Hochul said to let candidates `out-MAGA each other`.
- Polls show both Blakeman and Stefanik, supporters of President Donald Trump, could influence statewide dynamics as Hochul leads 52-32, with 48% preferring another candidate.
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(New York, NY) — The race to be New York’s next governor is getting more crowded as Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announces his candidacy. The problem is, he’s not very well known outside of Long Island. By throwing his hat into the gubernatorial ring, it sets up a Republican primary in New York since Upstate Representative Elise Stefanik is also running for governor. They’re both hoping to take on Governor Kathy Hochul who had a 43-per…
GOP County Executive launches bid for governor
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)----Another Republican is entering the race for Governor. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has announced his candidacy. There are now four candidates vying for the state’s top leadership position which includes Democrats Governor Kathy Hochul and Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, and Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. Blakeman shared why he decided to run. "People [...]
EXCLUSIVE: Elise Stefanik's primary opponent's lengthy history of endorsing and working for Democrats complicates his new "vanity run"
Republicans have been clearing the way for Rep. Elise Stefanik (R., N.Y.) to be the next governor of New York State for months, as President Donald Trump endorses multiple Republicans weighing statewide bids for reelection.Although most cleared the way for Stefanik, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who has lost multiple primaries and general elections for statewide office in New York, recently entered the GOP primary against Stefanik.Howe…
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County GOP leader Bruce Blakeman announces run for New York governor, taking on fellow Trump ally Elise Stefanik
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announces the formation of a Long Island Coalition of Business and Political Leaders against proposals to increase New York’s corporate tax rate in Mineola, New York, on Nov. 17, 2025. Howard Schnapp/Newsday RM via Getty Images, FILE (NEW YORK) — Bruce Blakeman, the Republican county executive of Nassau County in New York, announced Tuesday that he will run for governor of the Empire State. His announcement…
GOP county executive launches bid for New York governor, challenging Stefanik
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R) announced on Tuesday that he’s launching a bid for New York governor, challenging Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) for the GOP nomination and capping off weeks of speculation over whether he would jump into the race. “New York is desperate for change, for new leadership that will put New Yorkers…
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