Blakeman Campaigns for Lawler in Rockland County

Nassau County Executive seeks to boost GOP Rep. Mike Lawler's reelection bid.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:22am

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican candidate for governor, campaigned with GOP Congressman Mike Lawler in Rockland County on Sunday. Blakeman spoke at a local event to rally support for Lawler's reelection bid, noting that their political stories are similar.

Why it matters

The Rockland County event is part of Blakeman's broader campaign strategy to win over centrist voters in the New York City suburbs, a key battleground in the upcoming gubernatorial race. Lawler's reelection is also seen as crucial for the GOP's efforts to maintain control of the House of Representatives.

The details

Blakeman, who is running for governor, appeared at a Rockland County event to support Congressman Mike Lawler's reelection campaign. During his remarks, Blakeman noted the similarities between his own political story and that of Lawler, who is also a Republican.

  • Blakeman campaigned with Lawler on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Bruce Blakeman

The Republican Nassau County Executive who is running for governor of New York.

Mike Lawler

The Republican Congressman representing New York's 17th district, which includes parts of Rockland and Westchester counties.

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What they’re saying

“Mike, his story and my story are about the same,”

— Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive

The takeaway

Blakeman's appearance with Lawler in the Rockland County suburbs underscores the importance of this region for both the gubernatorial and congressional races, as Republicans seek to appeal to centrist voters in key battleground areas.