Blakeman denied public matching funds in decision criticized as partisan
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The New York state Public Campaign Finance Board has denied public matching funds to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the likely Republican nominee for governor, due to a filing error. The decision has been criticized as partisan by good government advocates and Republicans alike.
The New York state Public Campaign Finance Board denied public matching funds to Bruce Blakeman. The decision was made due to a filing error, as Blakeman did not update his application to include his running mate Todd Hood before the deadline. Blakeman applied for matching funds before selecting Hood, but failed to update his application. The board's decision has been criticized as partisan. Good government groups argue that the board should have given Blakeman the opportunity to correct his application. Blakeman has retained a lawyer to explore his legal options. The decision may impact Blakeman's campaign for governor.
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