Summary
New York Representative Elise Stefanik plans to run for governor of New York in 2026. She has a strong political team and financial backing as she seeks to become the first Republican governor in New York in over 20 years. Stefanik aims to attract voters who supported President Trump but not recent Republican candidates in New York.
Key Facts
- Elise Stefanik is a New York Representative planning to run for governor in 2026.
- She has over $13 million in campaign funds and is assembling an experienced campaign team.
- Stefanik is working with advisers from President Trump's previous campaigns.
- New York has seen a shift towards Republican votes in recent elections.
- President Trump received significant support in New York during the last election.
- Stefanik is focusing on issues like antisemitism, which may resonate with the state's Jewish community.
- National Republicans conducted polls to identify a strong GOP candidate against Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul.
- Stefanik previously gained attention by confronting college leaders about antisemitism during a House hearing.
