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Candidate: New York City Mayor

Michael Blake (D)

Candidate Site

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.

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Michael Blake and Jose Vega debate housing, immigration and Israel in NY-15 race.

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Michael Blake and Jose Vega will participate in the OneNYC debate.
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NY-15 challengers to face off in OneNYC Action debate, Rep. Ritchie Torres opts out

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House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins Rep. Ritchie Torres, Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Council Speaker Julie Menin, former Council Member Jimmy Vacca and others for a Women's History Month event on March 1, 2026.
The Bronx

EXCLUSIVE: Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorses Rep. Ritchie Torres in NY-15 reelection bid

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The Bronx

EXCLUSIVE: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorses Rep. Ritchie Torres for re-election

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The Bronx

Mayor Mamdani’s grassroots campaign reshaped the Bronx — and the race against Ritchie Torres

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South Bronx Assembly Member Amanda Septimo joins race challenging Ritchie Torres for Congressional District 15

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Andre Easton brings classroom-style learning and socialist values to his Congressional campaign

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Mayor-elect Mamdani says it’s ‘not the time’ for Brooklyn Council Member Chi Ossé to primary House Democratic Leader Jeffries

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Michael Blake draws fire for Congressional District 15 campaign launch video

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The Bronx

Attorney Dalourny Nemorin launches campaign to unseat Ritchie Torres in District 15

By Emily Swanson
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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The Bronx

Rent freeze and a comeback? Michael Blake bets on affordability pitch to revive NYC Mayoral campaign

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

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