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Elise Stefanik Launches Gubernatorial Bid, Targets Hochul's Reputation

11/2/2025

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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) is set to announce a gubernatorial campaign for New York after the NYC mayoral election.
Stefanik says Gov. Kathy Hochul's endorsement of Zohran Mamdani damaged her reputation.
Democrats express a desire to oust Hochul.
Stefanik has raised over $13 million for her gubernatorial bid.
Her campaign team includes several top advisers tied to Donald J. Trump.

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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) is set to announce a gubernatorial campaign for New York after the NYC mayoral election.
Stefanik says Gov. Kathy Hochul's endorsement of Zohran Mamdani damaged her reputation.
Democrats express a desire to oust Hochul.
Stefanik has raised over $13 million for her gubernatorial bid.
Her campaign team includes several top advisers tied to Donald J. Trump.