The top New York Republican challenging Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) for the state’s gubernatorial nomination does not agree with his state party’s strategy for endorsing candidates.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, hot off his gubernatorial campaign launch, said Tuesday that New York GOP Chairman Ed Cox needs to “get a different playbook” after he backed Stefanik.

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The state party considers Stefanik to be the best candidate to beat Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) in 2026 despite Blakeman sh

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