Summary
Rep. Elise Stefanik has decided to stop her campaign for governor of New York and will not run for Congress again. She plans to focus more on her family and has chosen to step away from a challenging primary race against Bruce Blakeman.
Key Facts
- Rep. Elise Stefanik has halted her campaign for New York governor.
- She will not seek reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Stefanik is an ally of President Donald Trump.
- She planned to face Bruce Blakeman in the Republican primary.
- Stefanik decided to prioritize spending time with her young son over political campaigns.
- President Trump did not endorse either candidate, stating both are "great people."
