Rep. Elise Stefanik Announces Candidacy for New York Governor

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik has announced her candidacy for governor of New York, criticizing Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul for the state’s affordability crisis and linking her to newly elected NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. In her launch video, Stefanik emphasizes rising costs and features commentary branding Hochul as the “worst governor in America.” Although a strong Trump supporter, she avoids mentioning him in her campaign. Stefanik, the first prominent Republican to enter the race, faces challenges in the traditionally Democratic state.

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