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Elise Stefanik Ends New York Governor Bid, Won’t Seek House Reelection

She cites family priorities, with Bruce Blakeman’s entry raising the prospect of a costly Republican primary.

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) looks at U.S. President Donald Trump as he speaks on the day he signs a bill to award congressional gold medals to members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team, who went on to win gold after defeating a heavily-favored Soviet Union team in their "Miracle on Ice" medal-round match, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. December 12, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
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Overview

  • New York GOP chair Ed Cox endorsed Bruce Blakeman following Stefanik’s exit and urged party leaders to unify behind him.
  • President Donald Trump declined to choose between Stefanik and Blakeman during the budding primary and later praised Stefanik after her announcement.
  • A Siena poll released this week showed Gov. Kathy Hochul far ahead of Stefanik, underscoring Republicans’ uphill path in the blue state.
  • Stefanik said she will serve out her current House term, which runs through January 2027.
  • Her decision caps a turbulent year that included Trump nominating, then withdrawing, her bid to be U.N. ambassador over concerns about the narrow House majority.