Democratic governors’ group pours $4.3 million to boost Hochul in re-election bid, releases new anti-Blakeman ads

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Calder, R. (2026, October 17). Democratic governors’ group pours $4.3 million to boost Hochul in re-election bid, releases new anti-Blakeman ads. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/us-news/democratic-governors-group-pours-4-3-million-in-hochul-re-election-bid-releases-new-anti-blakeman-ads/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-17 · by Rich Calder

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The Democratic Governors Association-backed Super PAC Greater Empire State has donated over $4.3 million to support New York Governor Kathy Hochul's re-election against Republican Bruce Blakeman, with significant contributions from Michael Bloomberg and other organizations. The Super PAC released anti-Blakeman ads highlighting his association with Donald Trump and portraying him as harmful to New York’s economy. Hochul's campaign also received $10 million from the state Democratic Committee last month, while Blakeman's campaign spokesperson criticized these financial efforts as a sign of desperation.
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The Democratic Governors Association's Super PAC, Greater Empire State, has invested over $4.3 million to bolster Governor Kathy Hochul's re-election campaign against Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman in a tight race. This funding includes significant contributions from former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the Greater New York Hospital Association Management Corp., each donating $1 million. The Super PAC released its first attack ads on October 2, criticizing Blakeman for supporting Donald Trump’s economic policies that allegedly harm New Yorkers. Other donors include the Sports Betting Alliance and John B. Hess of Hess Corporation, contributing $600,000 and additional funds respectively. Hochul has been frequently mentioning Trump in debates to highlight policy differences with her opponent.

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Hochul PERSON · 8× Blakeman PERSON · 3× Bruce Blakeman PERSON · 2× Kathy Hochul PERSON · 2× NYC GPE · 2× New Yorkers NORP · 2× Democratic Governors Association ORG · 1× Greater Empire State GPE · 1× Michael Bloomberg PERSON · 1× Republican NORP · 1×

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A big chunk of the money came from former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg; the Greater New York Hospital Association Management Corp.; and Leadership for New York, a super PAC run by Jay Martin, a political strategist and former executive director at the New York Apartment Association.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-17
🔮 A big chunk of the money came from former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg; the Greater New York Hospital Association Management Corp.; and Leadership for New York, a super PAC run by Jay Martin, a political strategist and former executive director at the New York Apartment Association.
2026-10-17 · New York Post
Democratic governors’ group pours $4.3 million to boost Hochul in re-election bid, releases new anti-Blakeman ads · assertive framing

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A Democratic Governors Association-backed Super PAC is pouring more than $4 million into boosting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s re-election bid as she desperately tries to fend off Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman in the tight race. asserted
she → back → race
Greater Empire State — which began releasing anti-Blakeman attack ads Saturday — reported receiving $4.34 million in donations between late July and Oct. 2 to hype Hochul, according to its latest state campaign filings. uncertain
which → begin → filings
A big chunk of the money came from former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg; the Greater New York Hospital Association Management Corp.; and Leadership for New York, a super PAC run by Jay Martin, a political strategist and former executive director at the New York Apartment Association. asserted
chunk → come → Association
Each gave $1 million. asserted
Each → give → million
Other donations include $600,000 from the Sports Betting Alliance, which pushes online gambling interests, and John B. Hess, chief executive officer of Hess Corporation. asserted
which → include → Corporation
The Super PAC on Saturday released its first twoads of the general election, slamming “MAGA Bruce Blakeman” for his support of “Donald Trump’s cost-raising agenda that is hurting New York.” asserted
that → release → York
Hochul said Trump’s name roughly 20 times during Tuesday’s debate as she’s tried to link his unpopularity in Democratic New York State – especially NYC — to Blakeman. asserted
she → say → Blakeman
However, the Nassau County executive said that although he and the president are friends the relationship won’t influence his decision-making if elected governor. asserted
relationship → say → making
Blakeman spokeswoman Madison Spanodemos said the late cash infusion for Hochul shows just how desperate Dems are. asserted
Dems → say → Hochul
“The entire nation now realizes that New Yorkers are ready to fire the worst governor in America for her high taxes and soaring electric bills,” she said. asserted
she → realize → taxes
“Kathy Hochul can spend millions trying to cover for her failed record, but money can’t overshadow the highest taxes and utility bills in the nation created on Hochul’s watch.” asserted
money → spend → watch
However, Kevin Donohue, a spokesman for the super PAC insisted Hochul “is in a commanding position to win re-election, “adding “her coattails will help Democrats win big down-ballot.” asserted
Democrats → insist → ballot
“In stark contrast, Bruce Blakeman’s MAGA campaign is struggling with weak polling and fundraising — and an extreme pro-Trump message that couldn’t be more out of touch with New Yorkers,” he added. asserted
he → struggle → Yorkers
A Pollfinity survey released Tuesday said Blakeman narrowed the gap behind Hochul to just 3 points, but another official for the PAC claimed “they are not worried about this race.” asserted
they → release → race
Hochul’s campaign declined comment. asserted
campaign → decline → comment
The Hochul campaign last month was bolstered by $10 million from the state Democratic Committee. asserted
campaign → bolster → Committee
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