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President Trump backs Blakeman for New York Governor after Stefanik drops out

Trump endorsed Bruce Blakeman after previously declining to choose between Blakeman and Stefanik.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
Dec 20, 2025
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Donald Trump endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for New York governor a day after Rep. Elise Stefanik ended her gubernatorial bid. Stefanik also said she would not seek reelection to Congress.

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Representative who ended her gubernatorial bid and said she would not seek reelection

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New York lieutenant governor and Democratic primary challenger to Hochul

ALSO MENTIONED  Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County executive and Republican candidate for governor endorsed by Trump; Kathy Hochul, New York governor and Democratic incumbent in the race

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Trump Endorses Bruce Blakeman for New York Governor

Trump endorsed Bruce Blakeman for New York governor after Elise Stefanik left the race and suspended her campaign for the nomination. He made the endorsement after Stefanik’s departure from the contest. Left-leaning outlets focus on Trump’s separate endorsement of Paul LePage for Congress. Center outlets present the Blakeman endorsement as following Stefanik’s exit, with some noting its effect on the Republican contest. Right-leaning outlets also connect the endorsement to Stefanik’s exit, adding her stated reason for leaving and polling or campaign claims.

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