US EditionGOP Rep. Elise Stefanik drops out of New York governor's race and won't run again for House
Stefanik cited family priorities and the impracticality of a lengthy primary in a difficult state, joining 24 other GOP lawmakers not seeking re-election, party officials confirmed.
- Rep. Elise Stefanik suspended her campaign for New York governor and announced on X just before 4 p.m. Friday that she will not seek reelection to the U.S. House next year.
- Facing a new primary challenge, Stefanik cited family priorities and said a protracted Republican primary was not an effective use of time, announcing her withdrawal 10 days after Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive, entered the race.
- Stefanik, a six-term congresswoman and Trump ally, led early GOP polls with a 48-17 edge and a 31-point lead over Bruce Blakeman.
- With Stefanik stepping aside, State Republican Chair Ed Cox praised her, saying `Elise Stefanik will remain a leader in our party and a powerful voice for our principles. We respect her decision and thank her for her efforts`, and quickly endorsed Bruce Blakeman.
- With Hochul holding leads, party strategists assess which Republican can compete statewide as Gov. Kathy Hochul maintains wide polling leads and Bruce Blakeman argues he is more electable despite trailing by 25 points.
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New York City, Dec. 19 (EFE).- Republican congresswoman Elsie Stefanik, an ally of President Donald Trump, announced this Friday that she has ended her campaign for New York's governorship, which she launched last October, and that she will not seek a new term in Congress either. Stefanik, who represents the state of New York before Congress since 2015 and whom Trump had initially nominated as an ambassador to the UN - which she later withdrew -…
Elise Stefanik Exits Politics to Focus on Family
Elise Stefanik Exits Politics to Focus on Family U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik, a prominent House Republican and ally of former President Donald Trump, announced on Friday her decision to step away from politics. This includes withdrawing from the gubernatorial race for New York and not seeking re-election to Congress.Stefanik, who has served in Congress since 2015, highlighted her desire to spend more time with her family as the primary re…
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