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Blakeman Launches NY Governor Campaign, Targets Hochul's Record

4/1/2026

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Bruce Blakeman, a Long Island Republican, launched a campaign for New York governor with the slogan "Make New Yorkers Happy Again" to close a 13-point gap with Gov. Kathy Hochul.
He has raised $3.2 million, far less than Hochul's $20 million.
Blakeman says Hochul's tenure failed and drove residents to leave.
He argues he is the only candidate able to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whom Hochul supports.

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Story summary

Bruce Blakeman, a Long Island Republican, launched a campaign for New York governor with the slogan "Make New Yorkers Happy Again" to close a 13-point gap with Gov. Kathy Hochul.
He has raised $3.2 million, far less than Hochul's $20 million.
Blakeman says Hochul's tenure failed and drove residents to leave.
He argues he is the only candidate able to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whom Hochul supports.