Meet Bruce Blakeman, the Republican challenging Kathy Hochul.
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| Title: | Meet Bruce Blakeman, the Republican challenging Kathy Hochul. |
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| Authors: | Grieve, Jack (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Crain's New York Business. 5/11/2026, Vol. 42 Issue 18, p23-23. 1p. |
| Subjects: | Gubernatorial elections, Hochul, Kathy, 1958-, Democrats (United States), Gubernatorial nominations, Fiscal policy, Governors, Political endorsements, Public safety |
| Geographic Terms: | New York (State), New York (N.Y.) |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman’s campaign in New York as he seeks to unseat Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. Blakeman, Nassau County executive since 2022 and a supporter of former President Donald Trump, centers his platform on lowering taxes, cutting utility bills, and increasing public safety through expanded policing and opposition to cashless bail and sanctuary policies. Despite Trump’s endorsement, a Siena Research Institute poll shows that two-thirds of New York voters are unfamiliar with Blakeman, and Hochul leads him by 16 points overall, with strong support in New York City. Blakeman aims to appeal to voters outside the city and independents but faces challenges in gaining broader recognition and overcoming the state’s Democratic majority. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | The article focuses on Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman’s campaign in New York as he seeks to unseat Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. Blakeman, Nassau County executive since 2022 and a supporter of former President Donald Trump, centers his platform on lowering taxes, cutting utility bills, and increasing public safety through expanded policing and opposition to cashless bail and sanctuary policies. Despite Trump’s endorsement, a Siena Research Institute poll shows that two-thirds of New York voters are unfamiliar with Blakeman, and Hochul leads him by 16 points overall, with strong support in New York City. Blakeman aims to appeal to voters outside the city and independents but faces challenges in gaining broader recognition and overcoming the state’s Democratic majority. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 8756789X |
