New York Republican Enters Race for Governor in Challenge to Stefanik

Bruce Blakeman

Photographer: MIchael Nigro/Sipa/AP

Bruce Blakeman, the county executive of Nassau County on Long Island, is running for governor of New York, challenging Elise Stefanik for the Republican nomination.

The two candidates are vying to unseat Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul, who is running for reelection.