GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik Reportedly Considering Campaign for New York Governor

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GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik is considering a run for governor of New York

Rep. Elise Stefanik, a member of House Republican leadership and onetime nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is considering a run for New York governor, according to a person close to her.

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Rep. Elise Stefanik considering run for NY governor

Rep. Elise Stefanik is reportedly considering a run for governor of New York. The 40-year-old was born and raised in upstate New York. In 2014, she became the youngest woman ever, at age 30, elected to Congress, representing upstate New York.

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Elise Stefanik considering NY governor bid — as Trump hails ‘GREAT!!!’ congresswoman

Rep. Elise Stefanik is considering a run for New York governor in 2026, The Post has learned — with the news surfacing hours after President Trump posted a social media message praising the “GREAT!!!”

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