Bruce Blakeman, New York governor
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Trump called Blakeman and Stefanik "both great people."
The move will pit Blakeman in a Republican fight with North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik for the right to challenge Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Blakeman says he will run on affordability and public safety — the same issues that drove his successful reelection bid.
Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, will take on Representative Elise Stefanik in the GOP primary for New York governor.