Overview
- Trump issued a “complete and total” endorsement of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on Saturday via Truth Social.
- Rep. Elise Stefanik exited the race on Friday and said she will not seek reelection to Congress, leaving Blakeman as the GOP’s sole major candidate.
- New York Republican Committee chair Ed Cox also endorsed Blakeman following Stefanik’s withdrawal.
- Blakeman said he was blessed and grateful for Trump's backing and pledged to work with him to make New York safe and affordable.
- A Siena College poll released this week shows Hochul leading Blakeman by double digits in a hypothetical general-election matchup.