Tonight we rally!
Join the Suffolk County Republican Committee for our Get Out the Vote Hangar Rally at Brookhaven Calabro Airport, 135 Dawn Drive in Shirley.
Doors Open: 5:30PM
Program: 6:15PM
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, Dan Losquadro for Comptroller, Vincent Puleo for County Clerk, and our 2026 state and local GOP team will be joining us under the Hangar.
Free food, free drinks, music, camaraderie, and the first 100 attendees get a free SCGOP “Tip of the Spear” T-shirt!
Let’s show our pride, bring a friend, let’s win for a safer and more affordable New York!
#SCGOP #blakemanfornewyork #TipoftheSpear, #PatriotPride #SaferMoreAffordable
BRUCE ALMIGHTY!
BOMBSHELL POLL: NEW YORK GOVERNOR RACE IN DEAD HEAT WITHIN MARGIN OF ERROR
New McLaughlin & Associates Survey Shows Hochul Sub-50%, Underwater by 13 Points, and Trailing Bruce Blakeman 52% to 44% Among Voters Who Know Both Candidates
A new statewide survey conducted by McLaughlin & Associates confirms that Kathy Hochul’s reign in Albany is on the brink of collapse. Despite an 18-point Democratic voter registration advantage statewide, the race for Governor of New York is locked within the statistical margin of error, with Bruce Blakeman within striking distance of unseating the vulnerable incumbent this November.
The survey of 800 likely New York voters, conducted August 27–31, 2026, reveals Hochul mired deep in danger territory:
• Stuck Below 50%: In the general election matchup, Hochul registers a disastrous 49.6% to Blakeman’s 45.7%, with 4.7% undecided. Any incumbent polling under the 50% threshold two months before Election Day is facing near-certain defeat.
• Familiarity Means Rejection: Among the 80% of voters who know both candidates, Bruce Blakeman leads Kathy Hochul by eight points, 52% to 44%. The more voters learn about Blakeman’s record of cutting taxes and standing up for public safety, the faster they abandon Hochul.
• Overwhelming Mandate for Change: A staggering 56% of voters believe it is time for someone new to take over, while an anemic 38% think Hochul deserves re-election.
• Underwater Favorability: Hochul’s net rating sits at -13 points (42% favorable / 55% unfavorable). By contrast, Blakeman boasts a +10 net positive rating (40% favorable / 30% unfavorable), with 30% of the electorate still to be introduced to his record.
• Bleeding the Democratic Base: Blakeman is dominating his base with 87% of Republicans, while Hochul secures just 78% of Democrats. More critically, 34% of current Hochul voters and undecideds actively state they are willing to vote for a Republican for governor.
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Statement by Suffolk County Republican Chairman Jesse Garcia:
Suffolk Executive Ed Romaine’s State of the County Address: No Increase in County General Taxes Next Year: Zero
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“In his State of the County Address this evening, Suffolk Executive Ed Romaine laid out a clear vision for the County: protect taxpayers, keep our communities safe, strengthen our finances, invest in our future, continue improving the quality-of-life families by preserving more and more open space and protecting our drinking water. All of which makes Suffolk County such a special place to live, work and raise a family.
“And his message to Suffolk County taxpayers could not be clearer:
“NO INCREASE in the County’s General Fund property tax levy Next year. ZERO.
“Suffolk County has strengthened its financial position, earned multiple credit-rating upgrades, and built reserves exceeding $800 million — demonstrating that fiscal discipline, responsible budgeting, and effective government can, and should, go hand in hand, under the leadership of Ed Romaine.
“But this is about more than numbers on a balance sheet. It is about making Suffolk County safer and more affordable for the people who call it home.
“Republicans promised to make Suffolk County safer and more affordable — and under County Executive Romaine’s common-sense leadership, working in partnership with our Republican Legislative Majority, they are delivering on that promise on behalf of the people of Suffolk.
“At a time when Long Island families are being squeezed by the rising cost of virtually everything due to the failed Democrat Party policies from Albany, Ed Romaine and our Republican Legislative Majority understand that government should be working to make Suffolk County more affordable — not reaching deeper into taxpayers’ pockets.
“That is the difference common-sense Republican leadership makes here in Suffolk County.
“Working together, County Executive Romaine and the Republican Legislative Majority are controlling spending, protecting taxpayers, strengthening Suffolk’s finances, and continuing to invest in the priorities that matter most to our families: public safety, clean water, infrastructure, technology, and our quality of life.
“The results speak for themselves.
“Republicans believe hardworking families should be able to keep more of what they earn. Republican office holders believe government must live within its means. Republican leaders believe public safety must remain a top priority. And County Executive Romaine and his GOP caucus partners believe taxpayers deserve a government that delivers essential services and invests in our communities without automatically turning to higher taxes.
“This is not about slogans. It is about results.
“County Executive Ed Romaine is demonstrating what can happen when leaders reject the failed tax-and-spend mentality and backdoor taxes of excessive fees. Instead, Ed Romaine and the Republican Legislative Majority govern with fiscal discipline, common sense, and a commitment to the taxpayers they serve.
“A safer Suffolk. A more affordable Suffolk. A stronger Suffolk.
“That is the agenda Ed Romaine outlined in his State of the County Address, and a promise to the voters. And together with our Republican Legislative Majority, Republican elected leaders are delivering.���
— Jesse Garcia, Chairman
Suffolk County Republican Committee
#SCGOP #RomaineForSuffolk #SaferMoreAffordable #StateOfTheCounty
Join the Suffolk PBA on April 23rd at 12 PM on the City Hall steps in NYC, alongside the Detectives’ Endowment Association and the New York State Public Safety Alliance, to stand up against social media agitators targeting law enforcement officers across the state—harassing, following, filming, and doxxing them in an effort to go viral.
Today, we announced “Thank You, NYPD," a campaign encouraging all New Yorkers to thank the New York City Police Department for their service to our great city!
The Suffolk County PBA is proud to endorse Stephen Kiely for Assemblyman in the 1st District.
As the Shelter Island Town Attorney, Stephen has consistently stood with law enforcement, advocating for strong public safety measures. His dedication to law & order, and firm stance against rising crime make him the leader we need in Albany.
With Stephen Kiely in office, we can count on a safer, stronger Suffolk County. That’s why, if you live in New York’s 1st Assembly District, cast your vote for Stephen Kiely!