Elise Stefanik Withdraws from NY Governor Race and Congress Exit
TL;DR
Elise Stefanik, a Republican US representative and Trump ally, has decided to end her bid for New York governor and will not seek re-election to Congress, citing the unlikelihood of a successful primary and the challenging political landscape in New York. She plans to serve out her current congressional term and joins other Republican lawmakers leaving the House, amid internal party conflicts and leadership disputes.
- Elise Stefanik ends bid for New York governor and plans to leave Congress The Guardian
- Elise Stefanik Tried Everything to Please Trump. He Still Jilted Her. The New York Times
- Stefanik’s Out, but Sour Environment Shifts New York Governor Into Solid Democrat Cook Political Report
- Inside Stefanik’s exit and how the Trump endorsement that never came was 'biggest piece' of the 'puzzle' Fox News
- Stefanik drops bid for N.Y. gov, retiring from Congress Axios
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