Summary
Bruce Blakeman, a Republican official from New York's suburbs, announced he is running for governor. He will face U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, another Republican, in the primary.
Key Facts
- Bruce Blakeman is a Republican county official from the suburbs of New York City.
- He announced his candidacy for governor on a Tuesday.
- Blakeman will compete against U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik in the Republican primary.
- Both Blakeman and Stefanik are known allies of President Donald Trump.
- Blakeman criticized current Governor Kathy Hochul during a TV appearance.
- He appeared on the Fox News show "Fox and Friends" when he announced his run.
