Bruce Blakeman to Accept Conservative Party Nomination for New York Governor

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Bruce Blakeman, the Republican nominee for New York governor, is set to accept the Conservative Party's nomination at the party's 2026 convention on Saturday in Stony Point. Blakeman, the Nassau County Executive, formally secured the Republican nomination earlier this week at the state GOP convention. His campaign has focused on affordability and public safety, and he plans to extend his economic strategies in Nassau County to other regions.

Why it matters

Blakeman's acceptance of the Conservative Party nomination solidifies his position as the Republican candidate for New York governor, setting up a potential general election showdown with the Democratic incumbent, Gov. Kathy Hochul. The race is expected to be closely watched as a key battleground in the 2026 election cycle.

The details

Blakeman will formally accept the Conservative Party's nomination for New York governor at the party's 2026 convention on Saturday in Stony Point. He had previously secured the Republican nomination earlier this week at the state GOP convention. Blakeman's campaign has focused on affordability and public safety, and he plans to extend his economic strategies from his time as Nassau County Executive to other regions of the state.

• Blakeman formally secured the Republican nomination for New York governor earlier this week at the state GOP convention.
• Blakeman is set to accept the Conservative Party's nomination for New York governor on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the party's convention in Stony Point.
• The primary election is set for June 23, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026.

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What’s next

The primary election is set for June 23, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026. Blakeman and his running mate Todd Hood will face off against Democratic candidate Gov. Kathy Hochul and her running mate Adrienne Adams.