Stefanik mounts ‘shadow campaign’ for New York governor after UN letdown

Published June 22, 2025 7:00am ET



Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) is turning more of her attention to New York and, more specifically, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) as she fans speculation that she has her sights on the governor’s mansion.

The House seat Stefanik has held since 2015 is becoming a de facto campaign bully pulpit for Stefanik, who has spent weeks attacking Hochul in press releases, on television, and even in hearings.

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