Bruce Blakeman’s legal win could unlock $3.5M for his campaign ^30.6%

Gothamist - By Jon Campbell, Jimmy Vielkind - 5/12/2026, 7:55 PM

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A New York state judge cleared the way for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman to receive up to $3.5 million in public matching funds that Republican leaders are hoping will provide a jolt to his campaign against Gov. Kathy Hochul. State Supreme Court Justice Denise Hartman’s ruling Tuesday marks a decisive victory for... more