THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Candidate for Governor · New York
Running mate: Todd Hood
THE PERSON
Bruce Blakeman’s campaign documents service as Nassau County executive and leadership of county government. The reviewed page describes oversight of local public safety and municipal operations; further education and earlier-career details remain unreviewed.
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Blakeman campaigns on lower taxes and relief for homeowners and renters; the reviewed homepage does not provide a detailed statewide financing plan.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Blakeman supports stronger policing, cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and opposition to sanctuary policies.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Blakeman presents opposition to mask mandates as a campaign priority.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Blakeman opposes transgender girls participating in girls’ sports.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
New York State Board of Elections · amended general-election certification, pages 3–17 ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.