Less than two days after securing a second term as Nassau County Executive, Bruce Blakeman is already considering his next political move — a run for New York governor in 2026.
“We’re looking at it very seriously,” Blakeman said Thursday. “I’ve been on the phone all morning with political leaders and community leaders, and, most importantly, business leaders who are very concerned about what’s going on in New York City.”
Blakeman’s reelection on Tuesday continued a strong Republican streak in Nassau County. While Democrats scored key victories in other parts of the country.
Blakeman defeated Democratic challenger Seth Koslow by more than 36,000 votes, a significant increase from his narrow 2,150-vote win over Laura Curran in 2021.
The potential GOP primary could be competitive. Rep. Elise Stefanik, a prominent ally of former President Donald Trump, is also reportedly considering a run for governor.
Blakeman has not given a timeline for making a final decision, but says discussions are underway.
