Stefanik Among Republican Candidates Considered for NY Governor

The New York congresswoman hasn’t officially entered the race but said the GOP will ’reset' the Empire State.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) at the annual CPAC DC conference at the Gaylord National Resort in Oxon Hill, Md., on Feb. 22, 2025. Dominic Gwinn/Middle East Images via AFP via Getty Images

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) said Republicans have a “huge opportunity” to win the New York governor’s race and that she’s “honored” to be considered one of the Republican candidates.

Stefanik, 40, weighed in on the contest after reports emerged that she was exploring a bid for governor, but stopped short of announcing a bid.