NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has announced his endorsement of Bruce Blakeman in the upcoming New York governor’s race. In a statement released from Albany, Cox expressed gratitude for Elise Stefanik’s leadership and contributions to the party, saying, “Elise Stefanik will remain a leader in our party and a powerful voice for our principles. We respect her decision and thank her for her efforts.”
Cox called on the State Committee and other party leaders to support Blakeman, highlighting his record as County Executive. “Bruce Blakeman has my endorsement and I urge our State Committee and party leaders to join me. Bruce is a fighter who has proven he knows how to win in difficult political terrain. As County Executive, he cut taxes, fought against radical leftwing social policies and made Nassau County the safest county in America,” Cox said.
He concluded by emphasizing unity within the Republican Party for the general election. “Working together and with Bruce Blakeman as our candidate, Republicans will defeat Kathy Hochul, end Democrats’ affordability crisis and put an end to New York’s nation-leading outmigration.”
Kathy Hochul has served as the 57th governor of New York since 2021. She is a member of the Democratic Party and is recognized as New York’s first female governor (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathy_Hochul).
