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Stefanik Targets 2026 NY Gubernatorial Bid Amid Hochul's Struggles

4/16/2025

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Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik is eyeing a gubernatorial bid in New York for 2026, spurred on by state Republicans and Trump supporters. With Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul struggling with low approval ratings, Stefanik aims to break the GOP's 16-year drought in the governor's mansion. Will she rise to the challenge?

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Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik is eyeing a gubernatorial bid in New York for 2026, spurred on by state Republicans and Trump supporters. With Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul struggling with low approval ratings, Stefanik aims to break the GOP's 16-year drought in the governor's mansion. Will she rise to the challenge?