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 political strategy after Bruce Blakeman's entry made a primary costly; she had raised over $12 million for governor's race, officials said.
- Elise Stefanik has announced her decision to suspend her campaign for Governor of New York and will not seek re-election to Congress.
- Stefanik expressed gratitude for the support from various political groups and stated that she believed continuing in the primary would not be effective.
- She emphasized the importance of focusing on her son, stating, "Being a parent is life's greatest gift and greatest responsibility."
- Stefanik thanked the people of New York's 21st District for their trust and reflected on her decade-long service as a Congresswoman.
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JUST IN: Rep. Elise Stefanik Drops Out of New York Governor Race and Will Not Run for Reelection to Congress - Trump Responds
GOP Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced her departure from the 2026 New York gubernatorial election on Friday to avoid an “unnecessary and protracted Republican primary,” she said in a statement. She also said she will not seek reelection to Congress.
'Double-burned by Trump': Stefanik suspends campaign for governor and retires from House
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, a “staunch” Trump ally, late Friday afternoon suspended her campaign for governor after failing to secure President Donald Trump’s endorsement. The New York Republican also announced she will not seek re-election to Congress.“I did not come to this decision lightly for our family,” Stefanik said in her statement, while insisting that she would have “overwhelmingly won this primary.” Instead, she decided that “it is not …
Elise Stefanik halts short-lived run for New York governor, vows to leave Congress – amNewYork
Republican U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik announced Friday that she’s stepping away from her campaign to challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul in next year’s gubernatorial race and that she will not seek re-election to the House when her current term ends. Stefanik, who represents New York’s North Country, has been a rising star in the Republican Party under President Donald Trump. She made her announcement weeks after Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, an…
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