Hochul, Blakeman set for governor's race after years of public clashes

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Nov 2, 2026
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Meanwhile, the race for governor also in its final hours.
Both candidates were out and about
this weekend wrapping up their time on the campaign trail.
Governor Hochul was on Long Island Saturday campaigning
with First District Congressional candidate Chris Gallant.
The governor then traveled to Brooklyn
and New York City with Mayor Zoran Mamdani.
Hochul told supporters she doesn't want to see what she calls
President Trump's way of leading come to here in New York.
People are always saying Democrats are just against Trump.
Well, hell yeah, we sure are.
And those who want to bring Trump-style leadership to Albany,
like Bruce Blakeman, yes, we're against that as well.
Talk about building thousands of more housing units
so we can start driving down the cost of rent
and own homeownership so everybody can achieve the American dream.
Meanwhile, her challenger, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman,
also spent his time campaigning
in these same areas, Long Island and this city.
He made his final pitch to voters,
criticizing Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani.
The highest tax state in America.
Our utility bills are 70% higher than the national average.
And on top of that, Kathy Hochul is the most pro-criminal governor
in the United States of America.
Look at my record in Nassau County.
I haven't raised taxes one penny in five years.
With inflation averaging 5.5% per year,
we haven't raised taxes.
As a matter of fact, I cut taxes my first year in office.
A $150 million tax cut.
And I hired almost 900 new law enforcement professionals.
Is everyone still here?
Okay, so I can sit.
And we are the safest county in the world.
