Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman is set to take a stand against New York's campaign finance system, announcing plans to sue the state's Campaign Finance Board. The move comes after Blakeman's campaign reportedly missed out on millions of dollars in public matching funds due to a technicality. Under the state's public financing system, candidates are eligible for matching funds if they raise a certain amount of money from small donors. However, Blakeman's campaign claims the board misinterpreted the rules, resulting in a significant loss of funding for the Republican challenger. By taking on the Campaign Finance Board, Blakeman is challenging the state's system and potentially paving the way for future changes to the way campaigns are funded in New York.
Bruce Blakeman, candidate for New York governor, to sue Campaign Finance Board over lack of matching funds CBS News
