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Blakeman Nominated as GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Amid Challenges

2/12/2026

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New York Republicans nominated Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County executive and Trump ally, as their gubernatorial candidate on February 11, 2026.
Blakeman, 70, presents himself as a moderate and won re-election in Nassau County amid national Republican losses.
He criticized Governor Kathy Hochul, saying her leadership created a crisis in the state.
Republican leaders worry backlash against U.S. President Donald Trump could affect Blakeman's campaign.

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New York Republicans nominated Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County executive and Trump ally, as their gubernatorial candidate on February 11, 2026.
Blakeman, 70, presents himself as a moderate and won re-election in Nassau County amid national Republican losses.
He criticized Governor Kathy Hochul, saying her leadership created a crisis in the state.
Republican leaders worry backlash against U.S. President Donald Trump could affect Blakeman's campaign.