New York — New York Republicans are backing a former Long Island lawmaker to take on Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, but an economist has won enough support from party leaders to force a primary. Bruce Blakeman, a former member of the Nassau County Legislature, will face a challenge from David Malpass, a former Bear Stearns chief economist. A third...
Bruce Blakeman, a Republican running against U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, speaks in January at Onondaga County GOP headquarters.New York — New York Republicans are backing a former Long Island lawmaker to take on Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, but an economist has won enough support from party leaders to force a primary.
Bruce Blakeman, a former member of the Nassau County Legislature, will face a challenge from David Malpass, a former Bear Stearns chief economist. A third candidate, former congressman Joe DioGuardi, didn’t get enough votes at the state Republican convention today to get onto the Sept. 14 primary ballot.
Gillibrand was appointed last year to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton, who was named U.S. secretary of state.
Earlier today, the GOP nominated Chautauqua County Executive Gregory J. Edwards to run for lieutenant governor, alongside gubernatorial candidate Rick Lazio.
Candidates in Syracuse
» Republican Senate candidate Bruce Blakeman introduces himself in Syracuse (1/19/2010)
» Republican David Malpass to challenge U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (4/15/2010)