Dec. 9 (UPI) -- A Republican county executive from Nassau County announced his bid for governor of New York Tuesday.
Bruce Blakeman's run for governor will see him face U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., in the primary. Both candidates are allies of President Donald Trump. The winner of the primary likely would face Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, who has announced she will run again.
It is official. I am running for Governor of New York. Our state is struggling with high taxes, rising utility bills, and rising crime. New Yorkers deserve a proven leader who will Put New York First.
As Nassau County Executive I delivered results: ✅ Safest county in America ✅... pic.twitter.com/8MU8tdcWdX— Bruce Blakeman (@NassauExec) December 9, 2025
"It is official. I am running for Governor of New York," Blakeman posted on X. "Our state is struggling with high taxes, rising utility bills, and rising crime. New Yorkers deserve a proven leader who will Put New York First. As Nassau County Executive I delivered results: Safest county in America, No sanctuary policies, No tax increases, Balanced budgets, Protecting girls sports. New York needs leadership that works. I am ready to take on Kathy Hochul and fight for our families."
