Bruce Blakeman challenges campaign finance exclusion in Albany court
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Updated · POLITICO · May 1
Bruce Blakeman challenges campaign finance exclusion in Albany court
10 articles · Updated · POLITICO · May 1
An Albany County judge questioned why the Public Campaign Finance Board never produced the required joint form with running mate Todd Hood; a ruling is expected within two weeks.
Blakeman, removed from the programme in March, says unclear rules made compliance impossible and is seeking a new filing window that could unlock $3.5 million for his gubernatorial bid.
Board lawyers denied partisan motives, arguing campaigns must track rule changes, while the judge also flagged Hood's failure to file anything. Appeals could be heard before the end of May.
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