Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) is threatening to upend the New York governor’s race as she considers a challenge to Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) next year. Stefanik has not confirmed that she’s

Republican US Representative Elise Stefanik is weighing a run for New York governor in 2026, a person familiar with the matter said. Stefanik, who represents a mostly rural region upstate, was originally tapped by President Donald Trump to become ambassador to the United Nations in November.

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is exploring a bid for governor of New York, according to two sources familiar with the matter. One of the sources said that Stefanik is seriously considering a run after receiving encouragement from Republicans in New York, members of the Trump world and GOP donors.