From Fox News: Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., has opened a commanding lead in the New York Republican primary for governor, locking down endorsements from GOP county chairs, state lawmaker and Conservative Party leaders across the state, a consolidation of support that party officials say leaves Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman with virtually no path to the nomination.
Stefanik’s backing now accounts for more than 75% of the New York Republican Party’s weighted vote, an overwhelming advantage that makes her the presumptive nominee and would require any rival to petition his or her way onto the ballot.
Under New York’s rules, that means gathering at least 15,000 signatures from registered Republicans across the state, the Gothamist reported.
The massive amount of support Stefanik has received is being described as ‘unprecedented’ for a GOP gubernatorial race, especially this far ahead of the state convention.
Stefanik’s name recognition and political record have “effectively closed the primary before it began,” while her Republican opponent, Bruce Blakeman, has failed to gain traction outside of Long Island, the report states.
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