Bruce Blakeman

Recent media appearances

• DebateOct 13, 2026Full 2026 New York Governor Debate: Kathy Hochul and Bruce BlakemanNY1

Top articles

1. City & State New YorkHochul, AOC and Mamdani walk into a bar, on the last day of early votingNov 1, 2026

Overview

Bruce Blakeman is the Nassau County Executive, serving a second term after his reelection in 2025, and a former Port Authority commissioner. blakemanfornewyork.com

He was the Republican nominee for governor of New York in 2026, with Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood as his running mate, and ran against Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. blakemanfornewyork.com cityandstateny.com

Platform

• Says he would deliver real tax relief to homeowners and renters as governor.blakemanfornewyork.com
• Says he opposes New York's Raise the Age law and cashless bail policies.blakemanfornewyork.com
• Says he opposes a new state law limiting local police cooperation with federal immigration agents.cityandstateny.com