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
24/01/2026
Elise Stefanik ended her 2026 campaign for governor of New York, abandoning her challenge to Kathy Hochul. The decision also meant she would not continue pursuing a path that would have required her to leave her House seat after her current term.
24/01/2026
After withdrawing from the governor's race, Stefanik said she would depart the House at the end of her term, closing out her tenure as the U.S. Representative for New York's 21st District. Her exit followed months of speculation about whether she would remain in the congressional race or focus on the statewide contest.
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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 |
Social Media
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 |