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 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Elise Stefanik
24/01/2026
Elise Stefanik ended her 2026 campaign for governor of New York, abandoning her challenge to Kathy Hochul. She also said she would not seek re-election to her House seat, signaling an exit from Congress at the end of her current term.
24/01/2026
Following her withdrawal from the governor's race, Stefanik confirmed she would leave the House when her term ends. The move closed a period of speculation over whether she would focus on the statewide contest or remain in congressional politics.
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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 |
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 |
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