US EditionStefanik Preparing to Launch Bid for NY Governor, Report Says
- Rep. Elise Stefanik is making preparations to run for governor of New York in 2026, challenging the current officeholder Kathy Hochul.
- Stefanik's run follows President Trump withdrawing her U.N. Ambassador nomination to keep her in Congress amid a slim House majority.
- Stefanik represents New York's 21st District covering parts of upstate counties and leads potential GOP primary opponents like Mike Lawler.
- A GrayHouse poll shows Stefanik commanding 44% of Republican primary voters compared to Lawler's 7%, and she vowed, "We must FIRE Kathy Hochul."
- The race could be competitive as Hochul faces criticism on crime and living costs, with Republicans gaining ground in recent New York elections.
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Elise Stefanik Reportedly Set To Challenge Hochul For New York Governor
Trump ally Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) is set to launch her campaign for New York governor, giving Republicans new hope of flipping the traditionally deep blue Empire State, two sources familiar with Stefanik’s thinking told The Hill.“It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when,” one source close to Stefanik told The Hill, noting that the congresswoman will announce “at the time and place” of her choosing.As The Daily Wire previously reported,…
Elise Stefanik Set To Challenge Hochul For New York Governor
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), a close ally of President Donald Trump, is preparing to run for governor of New York, setting the stage for a high-profile challenge to Democrat incumbent Kathy Hochul in 2026. According to two sources familiar with her thinking, Stefanik’s campaign launch is not a question of if, but when. “It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when,” a source told The Hill, adding that the announcement will come at a time of Ste…
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New York UpstateElise Stefanik running for NY governor, faces 1 obstacle before Hochul (reports)
“It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when,” one insider said.
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