Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, U.S. Representative |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/07/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Albany, New York |
Latest News about Elise Stefanik
Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik officially dropped out of the 2026 New York governor race on January 24, 2026, abruptly ending her high-profile bid to unseat Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul. This decision marked her exit from both the gubernatorial primary and her congressional seat, making her one of the highest-profile Republicans to opt out of the midterms.
Following her withdrawal from the governor race, Stefanik confirmed she will depart from the House at the conclusion of her current term, ending her tenure as the U.S. Representative for New York's 21st District which began in 2015. Her brief pursuit of the Republican nomination concluded after she faced a potential primary challenge from fellow Republican Bruce Blakeman.
Elise Stefanik announced on December 24, 2025, that she is suspending her campaign for the 2026 New York governor race and will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. She stated the decision was made while spending time with her family during the Christmas season, choosing to dedicate more time to them rather than continuing her political bid.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Elise Marie Stefanik |
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| Home City | Schuylerville, NY |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Husband | Matt |
Family
| Background | First in family to graduate college |
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| Business | Family-owned plywood and forest products wholesale (Premium Plywood Products Inc.) |
Career
| Early Career | Staff member, U.S. Domestic Policy Council (George W. Bush administration); Office of White House Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten; Policy Director for Tim Pawlenty's presidential campaign; Director of Communications, Foreign Policy Initiative; Founder, American Maggie blog (2009) |
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| Political Career | U.S. Representative for New York's 21st District (2015-2026); Youngest woman elected to Congress (age 30); Chair, House Republican Conference (2021-2025); Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership; Committees: Armed Services, Education and the Workforce, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Founder, E-PAC (to elect Republican women); Impeachment Defense Team member; Notable: Questioning on antisemitism in higher education; Suspended campaign for New York Governor (2026); Declared withdrawal from 2026 races |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Volunteered for New York Republican State Committee at age 14 | |
| 2. Inspired for public service after September 11 attacks | |
| 3. Applied to law schools but not accepted |