Bruce Blakeman touts executive experience against Stefanik in race for N.Y. governor

It looks like New York could have a Republican primary to match the Democratic primary between Gov. Kathy Hochul and Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado in 2026. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced his candidacy for governor on Tuesday, a little over a month after U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik threw her hat into the ring.