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Candidate: New York City Mayor

Michael Blake (D)

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Michael is the son of a manufacturing mother, a 1199SEIU father, and the brother of a U.S. Army veteran. He is the founder and CEO of Atlas Strategy Group and the KAIROS Democracy Project, as well as the president of Next Level Sports and Entertainment.

Blake served as a New York Assembly member for six years. He led the creation of the country’s only statewide My Brother’s Keeper program and co-led the Diversity in Medicine scholarships.

Rev. Blake is a brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the Prince Hall Masons, and the 100 Black Men.

Mayoral hopefuls Michael Blake and Zohran Mamdani pose together after announcing a cross-endorsement, highlighting shared goals including rent relief, free public transit, and mental health investment.
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Mamdani, Blake cross-endorse in progressive power move

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NYC Mayor’s Race: What are the Democratic candidates’ plans to tackle public safety concerns?

By Ethan Stark-Miller
Michael Blake joined the race for mayor last November, he's hoping to pick up momentum in these last two months before the primary
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Rent freeze and a comeback? Michael Blake bets on affordability pitch to revive NYC Mayoral campaign

By Adam Daly
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Several Bronx candidates secure key endorsements from labor, religion and housing groups in 2025 races

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo maintains dominant Democratic primary lead weeks after entering race in new poll

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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