Public Campaign Finance Board
Coverage of Public Campaign Finance Board in the Nexus archive.
- NY Governor’s Race: Blakeman can unlock millions in campaign matching funds, appeals court says
A New York appellate court ruled that Republican Bruce Blakeman can access $4 million in public campaign funds for the 2026 governor's race after overturning a decision by the Public Campaign Finance Board. The court found the board's denial of funds, based on incomplete filings for Blakeman's running mate, was arbitrary and capricious.
- Bruce Blakeman’s Kafkaesque Albany sojourn
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is challenging New York's public campaign finance program in court, arguing Democrats set impossible rules for eligibility. His case hinges on technicalities like a missing joint form (PCF-22) required for him and his running mate, Todd Hood. A win could secure $3.5 million in funding, but Democrats defend the rules as necessary to avoid exceptions.