Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is running as the sole Republican for New York governor, was dealt a slight setback on Monday after his first choice for running mate rejected the offer to run at the top of the ticket this year.
Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino said he could not accept the nomination of lieutenant governor because he could do give the attention it deserved while conducting his law enforcement duties.
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