Bruce Blakeman will officially announce NY governor campaign Tuesday — challenging Rep. Elise Stefanik for GOP nom: sources



Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is set to announce his bid for New York governor on Tuesday — facing off against Rep. Elise Stefanik for the GOP nomination, The Post has learned.

Sources said Blakeman will formally declare his candidacy on Tuesday morning, following weeks of speculation over whether the Long Island pol, a longtime friend of President Trump, would take the fight to Stefanik, a prominent White House ally.

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“Bruce will focus on making Empire State more affordable and safer while putting New York first,” a source said.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman speaks in Massapequa on Nov. 13, 2025. Dennis A. Clark
NY Rep. Elise Stefanik announced last month she was running for governor or New York. Hans Pennink for the NY Post

Speculation has been swirling over whether Trump will weigh in on the race and endorse a Republican nominee in next year’s primary to face off against Democrat incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Asked if he’d support either one of his allies, Stefanik or Blakeman, on Monday, Trump stayed neutral.

“She’s great. He’s also great,” he said.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman speaks in Mineola on Nov.24, 2025. Dennis A. Clark
The Post’s cover on Stefanik’s gubernatorial campaign launch.

“Well, I’ll think about it,” Trump added when asked whether he would endorse either gubernatorial hopeful.

“He’s great and she’s great. They’re both great people. We have a lot of great people in the Republican Party,” Trump said.


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