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New York Democrats Demand Blakeman Explain Campaign-Finance Discrepancies

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 3:25 AM UTC · How we work

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New York Democrats demand Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman explain campaign-finance discrepancies.
The campaign’s September 28 bank balance was $1.7 million, yet the filing listed about $178,000.
Undisclosed payments included a $13,500 July 29 check and an $18,000 Lois Robbins wire on September 2.
An $18,000 Howard Fensterman wire in July also lacked a filing entry.
Spokesperson Madison Spanodemos said filings were corrected, but New York Focus reported thousands of ineligible claims remain.

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New York Democrats demand Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman explain campaign-finance discrepancies.
The campaign’s September 28 bank balance was $1.7 million, yet the filing listed about $178,000.
Undisclosed payments included a $13,500 July 29 check and an $18,000 Lois Robbins wire on September 2.
An $18,000 Howard Fensterman wire in July also lacked a filing entry.
Spokesperson Madison Spanodemos said filings were corrected, but New York Focus reported thousands of ineligible claims remain.