Rep. Elise Stefanik is holding off for now on a decision about the 2026 governor's race, saying she'll announce her plans after New York's elections for county and local offices on Nov. 4.

Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican representing New York's 17th congressional district, will seek reelection after weeks of speculation he may seek the Republican bid in a potential

Lawler, who has carved out an independent niche in his suburban House district, was widely considered to be the most competitive challenger to Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. Now Republicans, desperate to reclaim statewide power, will place a high-stakes wager on either Stefanik or Blakeman — with Trump potentially picking the winner.

New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has set a timeline for deciding whether she plans to run for governor in 2026. The Republican congresswoman has been teasing a possible run against the Democratic incumbent Gov.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) broke multiple fundraising records by bringing in $4 million in the second quarter of the year, leaving her with $11 million on hand, according to an announcement on Monday.

The congresswoman for New York's 21st Congressional District has been teasing a possible run for governor. Her announcement comes after Rep. Mike Lawler announced he would not seek statewide office in 2026.

Schuylerville, who has been teasing a run for governor in 2026, said Wednesday she will make a “final decision and announcement” after this year’s Nov. 4