Bruce Blakeman
Lost the 2026 race for New York Governor.
Born 1955Lawyer
- Last margin
- −19.9
- Lost 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 6:25 AM ET
Background
As listed by the official candidate list, Wikidata and campaign filings. 99chambers does not summarize platforms or endorsements.
- Born
- 1955 · Oceanside, New York
- Education
- Valley Stream Central High School; College of the Desert
- Occupation
- lawyer
- On the ballot as
- Nassau County executive (2021–present)
Source: Wikidata (CC0) and the official candidate listUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 6:25 AM ET
Every race Blakeman has run
Baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year. Running ahead of it means Blakeman won voters the party’s presidential nominee did not; primaries have no baseline.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised | Baseline | Against baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | New York Governor | General | Lost | Kathy Hochul (D), Write-in (I) | 40% | D+19.9 | — | D+12.7 | |
| 2014 | U.S. House, NY-4 | General | Lost | Kathleen M. Rice (D) | 47.2% | D+5.7 | $1.7M | — | |
| 2010 | U.S. Senate, New York (special) | Special | Lost | Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D), Joseph J. Dioguardi (R), Cecile A. Lawrence (G) | 0.1% | D+62.9 | $902K | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: New York State Board of Elections and civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Polls of Blakeman’s races
The 2026 general average had Blakeman behind by 11.4; Blakeman lost by 19.9.
| Race | Average | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 32 polls | D+11.4 | D+19.9 |
Source: 99chambers polling average on Election Day; 2026 results: New York State Board of Elections and civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Blakeman has run against
- Kathy Hochul (D) · 2026 general, lost
- Kathleen M. Rice (D) · 2014 election, lost
- Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) · 2010 special election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: New York State Board of Elections and civicAPI (unofficial)
How we know Blakeman
One person, matched across every source we use.
- FEC S0NY00477
- Wikidata Q110712423
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 6:25 AM ET