James Dolan becomes largest GOP donor in New York this election cycle

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Last updated Oct 13, 2026

James Dolan becomes largest GOP donor in New York this election cycle
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James Dolan has emerged as the largest GOP donor in New York for the current election cycle. His contributions, totaling $1.4 million this year, have primarily supported committees backing Bruce Blakeman, the Republican challenger to Gov. Kathy Hochul. Dolan and his family have also contributed millions to super PACs aligned with Blakeman. This influx of financial support is significant following a decline in donations from one of the party's major backers.

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  • •Dolan contributed $1.4 million to GOP committees this year.
  • •Donations primarily support Bruce Blakeman's campaign.
  • •Dolan's family and company also back super PACs for Republicans.
  • •Shift in funding comes as other major donors withdraw their support.
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