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Elise Stefanik Suspends Campaign for Governor, Will Not Seek Re-election

Elise Stefanik Suspends Campaign for Governor, Will Not Seek Re-election

Summary

Representative Elise Stefanik from New York has decided to stop her campaign for governor and will not run for re-election to Congress. She made this decision to focus more on her family, especially her young son.

Key Facts

  • Elise Stefanik is a Republican representative from New York.
  • She announced she is stopping her run for governor of New York.
  • Stefanik will also not seek re-election for her current Congress seat.
  • She decided to prioritize her family, particularly her young son.
  • Stefanik expressed concerns about spending resources on a lengthy primary in New York.
  • She views her role as a parent as highly important.
  • Stefanik shared her decision in an email statement on a Friday afternoon.

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