Stefanik threatens to upend New York governor’s race
- Rep. Mike Lawler was previously seen as the leading candidate for the New York State 2026 GOP gubernatorial primary against incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.
- Rep. Elise Stefanik is now considered a potential candidate for the gubernatorial race, complicating the primary landscape for Republicans.
- GOP strategist Jay Townsend expressed concern about how well Stefanik would perform against Gov. Hochul in the general election.
- Rina Shah noted that Stefanik's potential run might energize the GOP base, but it risks alienating moderate voters in New York.
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'Not sure she'll sell': 'Far-right' Stefanik creating shock waves in NY gubernatorial race
Until recently, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-New York) was viewed as the most likely person to win New York State's 2026 GOP gubernatorial primary — and the most electable if he runs against incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in the general election should he become the nominee. Lawler is conservative, b...
'Not sure she'll sell': 'Far-right' Stefanik sending shock waves through NY gubernatorial race
Until recently, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-New York) was viewed as the most likely person to win New York State's 2026 GOP gubernatorial primary — and the most electable if he runs against incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in the general election should he become the nominee. Lawler is conservative, but he isn't far-right. And his frequent appearances on liberal-leaning MSNBC demonstrate that he is quite capable of having a polite conversation wit…
Stefanik threatens to upend New York governor’s race
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) is threatening to upend the New York governor’s race as she considers a challenge to Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) next year. Stefanik has not confirmed that she’s running yet, but the possibility of her jumping in is already unsettling the GOP primary in the Empire State, where Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.)... The post Stefanik threatens to upend New York governor’s race appeared first on Daily Truth Report • DailyTruthReport.…
Speculation on possible Stefanik run for governor
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — One of the most prominent Republicans in New York, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, might be eying the top leadership position in the state. According to reports, she may look to run for governor in the 2026 election. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This week on Empire State Weekly, Doug Forand, a Senior Partner at campaign strategy firm Red Horse, explained the possi…
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