President Donald Trump has endorsed a number of Republican candidates running in New York races ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, backing both incumbents and challengers in congressional and statewide contests.
Among the New York Republicans who have publicly received Trump's endorsement are Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is running for governor; attorney general candidate Saritha Komatireddy; and congressional candidates and incumbents including Mike Lawler, Claudia Tenney, Nick Langworthy, Nicole Malliotakis, Nick LaLota, Andrew Garbarino, Peter Oberacker and Anthony Constantino.
Trump's endorsements have been announced at various points throughout the election cycle and have come through several channels, including posts on his
Truth Social account.
What issues has Trump highlighted?
In his endorsements, Trump has praised candidates for supporting priorities associated with his "America First" agenda, including border security, tax cuts, domestic energy production and law enforcement.
Which New York candidates has Trump endorsed?
Trump's publicly announced New York endorsements include:
- Bruce Blakeman — Republican candidate for governor
- Saritha Komatireddy — Republican candidate for attorney general
- Mike Lawler — U.S. House
- Claudia Tenney — U.S. House
- Nick Langworthy — U.S. House
- Nicole Malliotakis — U.S. House
- Nick LaLota — U.S. House
- Andrew Garbarino — U.S. House
- Peter Oberacker — U.S. House
- Anthony Constantino — U.S. House
The list may not be exhaustive. Endorsements have been announced at different times throughout the election cycle, and public tracking databases can lag behind more recent announcements.
These candidates are among the New York Republicans who have publicly received Trump's backing heading into the November election.
Contributing: USA Today Network
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Who has Trump endorsed in New York? See his 2026 picks for governor, Congress
