Bruce Blakeman
Republican candidate for governor of New York. Every point on this page links to its source. We don't grade candidates or tell you how to vote. As of 2026-10-08.
At a glance
| Party | Republican |
| Running for | Governor, New York |
Record
No offices on record in the sources we use.
Where they stand
In their own words, from their campaign website, summarised in plain English.
Economy and cost of living
Blakeman says he would make New York more affordable by cutting income and property taxes, ending congestion pricing on his first day, cutting utility costs, and reducing state regulations on families and businesses.
Taxes and government spending
Blakeman says he would end state income tax on the first $50,000 of income for single filers and $100,000 for joint filers, cut income taxes 10% for those earning under $250,000, and cut property taxes 10%. He says he would pay for it by cutting wasteful spending and putting 70% of new state revenue toward tax relief.
Health care
Blakeman says he would launch a Medicaid Fraud Task Force and recover stolen funds. He also says he would cut mandates that raise costs, require price transparency, and support local hospitals.
Social Security and Medicare
No stated position on their website.
Immigration and the border
Blakeman says he opposes sanctuary policies and as Nassau County Executive worked with ICE to take criminals off the streets. He says that as Governor he would put New Yorkers' safety first and stop state spending on benefits for illegal migrants.
“In Nassau County, I said no to sanctuary policies and stood with law enforcement.”
Abortion
No stated position on their website.
Energy and climate
Blakeman says he would end "Cap and Invest" mandates, eliminate the System Benefit Charge, return unspent state energy funds to ratepayers, and expand natural gas and nuclear power.
Guns
No stated position on their website.
Crime and policing
Blakeman says he would repeal cashless bail, hire more police officers, fund local police departments, invest in crime-fighting technology, and hold district attorneys accountable. He also says he would strengthen penalties and enforce zero tolerance for hate crimes.
Education
Blakeman says he would redirect funding back to schools, reduce class sizes, and improve facilities. He also says he would support parental rights and school choice and focus on math, science and reading.
Foreign policy and defense
No stated position on their website.
Elections and ethics in government
No stated position on their website.
Ratings and endorsements
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Money
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Praise, criticism and controversies
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From Semblen
Semblen analyzed 31 ads from Bruce Blakeman's campaign; 18 used at least one manipulation technique, most often Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities, Appeal to Fear. See the ads, the money and every candidate in this race →
Sources
- https://www.blakemanfornewyork.com
- https://www.blakemanfornewyork.com/404error
- https://www.blakemanfornewyork.com/bruce-blakeman-and-kathy-hochul
- https://www.blakemanfornewyork.com/coalitions
- https://www.blakemanfornewyork.com/coalitions/black-voices
- https://www.blakemanfornewyork.com/coalitions/democrats
- https://www.blakemanfornewyork.com/coalitions/families
- https://www.blakemanfornewyork.com/coalitions/hispanic
- https://www.blakemanfornewyork.com/coalitions/independents
- https://www.blakemanfornewyork.com/coalitions/jewish-new-yorkers
- https://www.blakemanfornewyork.com/coalitions/law-enforcement
- https://www.blakemanfornewyork.com/coalitions/seniors
- https://www.blakemanfornewyork.com/hochul-and-mamdani-partners-in-crime-against-your-wallet
- https://www.blakemanfornewyork.com/save-money
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