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6 days ago
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Elise Stefanik unveils new PAC as New York governor's race buzz grows
House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is unveiling a new political fundraising machine Wednesday as she continues to generate buzz as a potential 2026 New York gubernatorial candidate. Stefanik is eyeing a potential bid for the governor's mansion in Albany. She told a Republican crowd in Staten Island Monday she was "strongly considering" entering the race. Her new state political action committee, Save New York, appears aimed at further cementing her status as a heavyweight in Empire State GOP politics. Meet The Trump-picked Lawmakers Giving Speaker Johnson A Full House Gop Conference "Kathy Hochul is the worst bovernor in America, and she is leading a failed Democrat Party. After years of failed single-party Democrat rule in New York, it has never been more clear that we need strong, commonsense Republican leadership in New York," Stefanik said in a statement. She said Save New York "will focus on supporting Republican candidates and campaigns in local elections this November to build the groundwork for 2026." Read On The Fox News App Mike Johnson, Donald Trump Get 'Big, 'Beautiful' Win As Budget Passes House "I am proud of the strong support my political team has developed over the past decade due to the generous support from New York voters and donors who have built our political apparatus into a fundraising and political juggernaut to deliver policies that benefit hardworking New York families," Stefanik said. The New York Republican has been a key ally to President Donald Trump since his first term in the White House. Trump had appointed her ambassador to the United Nations in his second term, and she was poised to sail through the confirmation process before concerns about the House GOP's razor-thin majority forced Stefanik to bow out of contention. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., appointed Stefanik chairwoman of House GOP Leadership after she gave up her role as House GOP Conference chair for the Trump administration. In the House, she's been a leader on issues like antisemitism on college campuses, playing a key role in Republicans' investigation of anti-Israel protests on Ivy League campuses. Stefanik is one of two House Republicans considering a bid for New York governor. Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., one of three House GOP lawmakers representing districts former Vice President Kamala Harris won in 2024, has openly toyed with his own gubernatorial effort. Trump recently endorsed Lawler for re-election in his House article source: Elise Stefanik unveils new PAC as New York governor's race buzz grows
New York Post
6 days ago
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- New York Post
Rep. Elise Stefanik launches PAC to juice GOP fundraising in New York after hinting at gubernatorial run
WASHINGTON — Upstate Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) launched a political action committee (PAC) on Wednesday to help juice donations for Republican candidates in statewide and local races, adding another source of fundraising to draw from should she jump into the 2026 governor's race. The Save New York PAC will help fund 'strong, commonsense Republican leadership' in 'local elections this November to build the groundwork for 2026,' Stefanik said in a statement, before ripping Democratic incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul as 'the worst governor in America.' 'I am proud of the strong support my political team has developed over the past decade due to the generous support from New York voters and donors who have built our political apparatus into a fundraising and political juggernaut to deliver policies that benefit hardworking New York families,' she added. Advertisement 4 The Save New York PAC will help fund 'strong, commonsense Republican leadership' in 'local elections this November to build the groundwork for 2026,' Stefanik said in a statement. Save New York The PAC will boost GOP candidates who are focused on cutting taxes, supporting school choice, ending so-called 'sanctuary' policies and opposing state bail reform laws as well as 'Defund the Police insanity,' according to its website. Stefanik, 43, has already pulled ahead of potential Republican gubernatorial opponents while narrowing the polling gap between herself and Hochul to a dead heat, according to recent surveys, but has yet to formally enter the race. Advertisement Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler and Nassau County Bruce Blakeman are rumored to also be in the running but haven't announced. 4 The PAC will boost GOP candidates who are focused on cutting taxes, supporting school choice, ending so-called 'sanctuary' policies and opposing state bail reform laws as well as 'Defund the Police insanity,' according to its website. Save New York President Trump withdrew Stefanik's nomination to be US ambassador to the UN in March, keeping her in the House in order to help the razor-thin Republican majority pass a multitrillion-dollar tax, border, defense and energy bill this year. Around the same time, sources spilled that the New York Republican — whose federal campaign funds top $10 million and could be easily transferred for a statewide race — was being 'approached by major donors, New York GOP leadership and Trumpworld to run for governor.' Advertisement Stefanik told The Post in April that she was 'in the strongest position to defeat' Hochul, which would make her the first Republican leader of New York state since former Gov. George Pataki left office in 2006. 4 Stefanik told The Post in April that she was 'in the strongest position to defeat' Hochul, which would make her the first Republican leader of New York state since former Gov. George Pataki left office in 2006. The Democratic governor shot back in a CNN interview later: 'I look forward to that fight. No matter who it is. It's not settled yet, but I say bring it on.' On Tuesday, Stefanik delivered a speech to a group of Staten Island Republicans saying that New Yorkers were about ready to 'fire' Hochul for failed immigration policies, along with a punishing $9 per day congestion toll on commuters into Manhattan. Advertisement 'We're seeing an abysmal economic outlook,' Stefanik said at the annual Lincoln Dinner. 'We have the highest tax state in the nation under single-party Democrat rule led by Kathy Hochul. We have sky-high regulations that are running small businesses out of our state.' 4 President Trump withdrew Stefanik's nomination to be US ambassador to the UN in March, keeping her in the House in order to help the razor-thin Republican majority pass a multitrillion-dollar tax, border, defense and energy bill this year. AP Through May and June, Stefanik has been attending dinners and speaking engagements in the Capital District, Mohawk Valley, Erie and Suffolk counties, and New York City. That follows several election cycles where the North Country candidate had helped secure critical wins that allowed Republicans to retake the US House of Representatives — and ran well in front of even Trump in her own district.
Fox News
6 days ago
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- Fox News
Elise Stefanik unveils new PAC as New York governor's race buzz grows
House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is unveiling a new political fundraising machine Wednesday as she continues to generate buzz as a potential 2026 New York gubernatorial candidate. Stefanik is eyeing a potential bid for the governor's mansion in Albany. She told a Republican crowd in Staten Island Monday she was "strongly considering" entering the race. Her new state political action committee, Save New York, appears aimed at further cementing her status as a heavyweight in Empire State GOP politics. "Kathy Hochul is the worst bovernor in America, and she is leading a failed Democrat Party. After years of failed single-party Democrat rule in New York, it has never been more clear that we need strong, commonsense Republican leadership in New York," Stefanik said in a statement. She said Save New York "will focus on supporting Republican candidates and campaigns in local elections this November to build the groundwork for 2026." "I am proud of the strong support my political team has developed over the past decade due to the generous support from New York voters and donors who have built our political apparatus into a fundraising and political juggernaut to deliver policies that benefit hardworking New York families," Stefanik said. The New York Republican has been a key ally to President Donald Trump since his first term in the White House. Trump had appointed her ambassador to the United Nations in his second term, and she was poised to sail through the confirmation process before concerns about the House GOP's razor-thin majority forced Stefanik to bow out of contention. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., appointed Stefanik chairwoman of House GOP Leadership after she gave up her role as House GOP Conference chair for the Trump administration. In the House, she's been a leader on issues like antisemitism on college campuses, playing a key role in Republicans' investigation of anti-Israel protests on Ivy League campuses. Stefanik is one of two House Republicans considering a bid for New York governor. Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., one of three House GOP lawmakers representing districts former Vice President Kamala Harris won in 2024, has openly toyed with his own gubernatorial effort. Trump recently endorsed Lawler for re-election in his House district.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Elise Stefanik, a potential candidate for governor, focuses on New York's local races
ALBANY, New York — Republican Elise Stefanik, who's considering a run for governor next year, is turning to races close to home. The House Republican on Wednesday will announce the creation of a political action committee to raise cash on behalf of local Republican candidates in New York. She's expected to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to start. One check will go this week to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's campaign through an existing New York GOP account she oversees. Blakeman, like Stefanik, is a staunch ally of President Donald Trump. And like Stefanik, he also has not ruled out a gubernatorial campaign next year. 'Candidates know that when they have the support of Team Elise — this is a highly professionalized team that knows how to turn out the vote and win, and we're going to do that across statewide,' she told POLITICO in an interview. Formation of the PAC — dubbed Save New York — is the latest indication that Stefanik is moving toward a possible 2026 run for governor. Contributions to local-level candidates in otherwise low-profile elections for town supervisor, city council or county office will help strengthen her standing with Republican leaders who will be influential in determining their party's standard bearer against Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul next year. Stefanik indicated the money will be spread widely among Republicans, though there is no fundraising target for the PAC. Ideal candidates are 'someone who is saving New York and they're a Republican on the ballot,' she said. Stefanik has raised millions of dollars over the years to Republican candidates around the country. Her record is mixed. A notable miss was her backing of controversial businessperson Carl Paladino in a House GOP primary over Rep. Nick Langworthy. She has since mended her relationship with Langworthy. Training Stefanik's formidable fundraising network on local races will be a boon for local Republicans who may otherwise struggle for attention and money, Langworthy said. 'It used to be all politics is local. Unfortunately, all politics has become national,' he added. 'If she can focus some of that back on our Republican infrastructure in New York, it will help pave the momentum for what we have to do in 2026.' Stefanik represents a deep red and largely rural House seat that borders Canada. She has a national profile, but is making a clear effort to solidify her ties with downstate Republicans. Stefanik spoke this week at a GOP confab on Staten Island and will be appearing with Republican officials on Long Island as well as Erie County in western New York. She's also set to host a June 17 fundraiser in New York City with state and city Republican lawmakers. The effort is the latest political turn for Stefanik, who withdrew her nomination as Trump's United Nations ambassador earlier this year over concerns her vacancy would damage the House Republicans' razor thin majority. Now weighing a bid for governor, she would have to surrender a safe seat to run statewide in New York, a deep blue state that has not elected a Republican governor since George Pataki's third term win in 2002. Hochul has middling approval numbers, but Trump is deeply unpopular in his native state — further complicating a Republican's chances next year. Hochul's estranged lieutenant governor, Antonio Delgado, announced Monday he will challenge her in a Democratic primary. In addition to potentially facing Blakeman, Stefanik stands to contend against Rep. Mike Lawler, a suburban New York City moderate who is considered by many Republicans to be the most competitive candidate to take on Hochul. A Siena College poll last month showed Stefanik is the early frontrunner with Republican voters over Lawler and Blakeman. Stefanik already has a strong relationship with statewide political leaders whose support will be crucial for the nomination. 'She is moving in the direction of running,' said Conservative Party Chair Gerard Kassar, whose organization will honor her at a June 18 event. 'The Conservative Party would be leaning her way in the event she was planning to run. She's very popular in the party.' Lawler, who was recently endorsed by Trump to run for reelection in his swing House seat, has said he will make a decision on running for governor this month. Stefanik does not have a specific timetable for her announcement, but indicated she will campaign aggressively if she does. 'We don't run for second place,' she said. 'We run to win and I'm going to make the decision in the coming months.'
