Rep. Elise Stefanik, a member of House Republican leadership and onetime nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is considering a run for New York governor, according to a person close to her.

Republican U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik is considering running for governor of New York next year, according to a person familiar with her plans. If the six-term congresswoman secured the Republican nomination,

Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik is exploring a bid for governor in New York, according to two sources familiar with the matter, as the congresswoman looks to pivot her political future. NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports on the potential political impacts.