Michael Blake
NY-15 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age43 years old (Dec 25, 1982)
GenderMale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundPolitician
EducationNorthwestern University (BA, Journalism)
Notable personal detailsMichael Alexander Blake is an American politician who served in the New York State Assembly for the 79th District in the Bronx from 2015 to 2021. He also served as a Vice Chair at Large of the Democratic National Committee from 2017 to 2021 and previously held roles in the Obama-Biden administration, including Associate Director of Public Engagement and Deputy Associate Director in the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Blake is a Northwestern University graduate and has run for offices including NYC Public Advocate (2019), NY-15 (2020), and NYC mayor (2025).
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports using federal policy to expand public investment and reduce burdens on low- and middle-income families, including canceling student debt, protecting and strengthening Social Security, Medicare, and SNAP, expanding federal supports for childcare and food access, and opposing tax schemes and austerity that favor investors over communities (e.g., fighting Opportunity Zone abuse and PROMESA). Prioritizes increased federal spending and economic interventions targeted at low-income communities and debt relief rather than cuts or austerity.
Healthcare
The candidate supports Medicare for All and universal, comprehensive coverage with no premiums or deductibles. He advocates strengthening nursing staffing protections, maternal health equity, and expanded access to mental health and Medicaid/Medicare navigation. Policy plans emphasize public expansions and government-led programs to guarantee care for all.
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Immigration & Border
Supports humane immigration policies that protect asylum access and Temporary Protected Status, rejects enforcement practices that separate families or allow anonymous federal operations, and favors legal protections for sensitive locations (schools, hospitals, houses of worship).
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding access to comprehensive reproductive health care, including the right to make personal decisions about pregnancy without undue government interference. Advocates for upholding reproductive freedom and ensuring access to abortion and related services.
Climate & Energy
Supports climate justice policies that prioritize environmental justice, investments in green jobs and community solar, weatherization and energy-efficiency programs, and rejoining international climate agreements while holding polluters accountable. Emphasizes climate adaptation for public housing and frontline communities and federal support for resilience and green workforce training.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports reducing the number of guns in communities and prioritizes community violence intervention, mental-health services, and prevention alongside fair law enforcement. Advocates investments in Cure Violence–style programs, mobile crisis teams, and wraparound services as part of a public-safety approach that includes fewer guns.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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