Rep. Elise Stefanik Will Announce Run For New York Governor Friday, Sources Say

Stefanik, a frequent critic of Gov. Kathy Hochul, has been hinting for several months at the possibility of running in the 2026 election.

Posted Fri, Nov 7, 2025 at 12:51 pm ET

Updated on: November 7, 2025

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik will announce that she is running for governor Friday, sources tell CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer.

Stefanik, a frequent critic of Gov. Kathy Hochul, has been hinting for several months at the possibility of running in the 2026 election.

In May, President Trump put out what political experts described as "a loud message" that he wants Stefanik to be the next Republican candidate for governor of New York by endorsing both Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Congressman Mike Lawler for reelection. Blakeman and Lawler have both previously expressed interest in a gubernatorial run.

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