Michael Blake
Coverage of Michael Blake in the Nexus archive.
- Torres easily avoids progressive upset in New York House primary
Rep. Ritchie Torres is projected to win his primary in New York’s 15th Congressional District, defeating Michael Blake and securing his reelection. The victory comes after facing a challenge from the left.
- Will former mayoral candidate Michael Blake steal Ritchie Torres' seat? Meet NY-15 candidates
Rep. Ritchie Torres is seeking to retain his Bronx representation seat in NY-15, facing competition from former mayoral candidate Michael Blake and two other candidates. The election will determine who will represent the Bronx neighborhoods in Congress.
- US Rep. Torres’s primary challenger in NY is duped by satirical ‘Chief Rabbi of Gaza’
Michael Blake, a former state assemblyman running for Bronx representation, was deceived by a satirical 'Chief Rabbi of Gaza' named 'Linda Goldstein' into considering a visit to her 'congregation' in the Strip. The incident highlights a political campaign challenge involving a fabricated identity.
- Candidate in heated Dem primary has business ties to exec with disturbing abuse claims
Candidate Michael Blake's boss, André Gudger, has faced domestic abuse claims from an ex since 2019, though the cases were ultimately dismissed. The allegations have sparked scrutiny amid Blake's heated Democratic primary campaign.