Summary
Elise Stefanik, a Republican Representative, announced she is running against current New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Most polls show Hochul leading Stefanik, although a recent poll from the Manhattan Institute shows Stefanik slightly ahead. New York is mainly a Democratic state, but Republicans have made some small gains recently.
Key Facts
- Elise Stefanik is running for Governor of New York against Democrat Kathy Hochul.
- Kathy Hochul won her Governor position after Andrew Cuomo resigned.
- New York City has mostly voted Democratic in recent years.
- A recent poll by the Manhattan Institute shows Stefanik slightly ahead of Hochul.
- Other polls show Hochul leading by a larger margin.
- Stefanik has been a strong supporter of President Donald Trump in Congress.
- New York has not elected a Republican Governor since 2002.
- Stefanik was previously considered for the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations role, but her nomination was withdrawn.
