Stefanik May Propel MAGA Stardom Into New York Governor’s Race
Elise Stefanik
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New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s political career in Washington has seen her go from a bipartisan lawmaker representing a mostly rural upstate district to a MAGA star soaring in President Donald Trump’s orbit.
That luster appeared to fade a bit last month when her nomination as Trump’s United Nations ambassador was abruptly withdrawn. Yet Stefanik may be on a new trajectory — with allies confirming Wednesday that she’s thinking about running for governor in her home state.