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.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) is reportedly looking at a run for governor after President Donald Trump had to withdraw her nomination as ambassador to the United Nations due to House Republicans‘ thin majority.

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.