Blakeman contends that his downstate base and Nassau County accomplishments make him the stronger candidate. His side also ...

Even if Blakeman didn’t run, though, Stefanik was facing an uphill battle against Hochul. The 2026 political environment ...

In a back and forth between Hochul and gubernatorial challenger Rep. Elise Stefanik published in POLITICO, Hochul’s office ...

Bruce Blakeman said New York GOP Chairman Ed Cox needs to "get a different playbook" after he backed Rep. Elise Stefanik ...

The president has equivocated on who he prefers to run for governor in his native state, creating a headache for Stefanik.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) has accused House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) of initially opposing her provision requiring ...

Because the GOP holds such a slim majority in the House, a handful of dissident votes would cost Johnson the speakership.

Stefanik has to beat her GOP primary opponent by appealing to a base that could backfire on her in the general election, a tough balancing act.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman launched a 2026 governor campaign that sets up a primary battle against fellow ...

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has announced his campaign to run for governor of New York. He now faces a showdown ...

"Much more entertaining for me," Democratic Gov. Hochul reacted to a potential Republican gubernatorial between Rep. Elise ...

Albany politicians are swearing a lot. Using blunt language experts say are an attempt to seem relatable and shape their ...