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Blakeman Denied $7 Million Funds Amid Election Law Errors

4/8/2026

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New York Public Campaign Finance Board denied Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman $7 million in matching funds due to errors tied to new election laws requiring joint applications from running mates.
Blakeman omitted a lieutenant governor on his initial filing and did not update after selecting Todd Hood, Blakeman's running mate.
The ruling, passed along party lines, could impact Blakeman's campaign against Governor Kathy Hochul, who has a fundraising advantage.

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New York Public Campaign Finance Board denied Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman $7 million in matching funds due to errors tied to new election laws requiring joint applications from running mates.
Blakeman omitted a lieutenant governor on his initial filing and did not update after selecting Todd Hood, Blakeman's running mate.
The ruling, passed along party lines, could impact Blakeman's campaign against Governor Kathy Hochul, who has a fundraising advantage.