Elise Stefanik Drops Out of NY Governor Race, Will Not Seek Reelection to Congress

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While spending precious time with my family this Christmas season, I have made the decision to suspend my campaign for Governor and will not seek re-election to Congress. I did not come to this decision lightly for our family.

I am truly humbled and grateful for the historic and…
— Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) December 19, 2025

Was likely never going to win, assuming she won the primary.

The governor will be picked by NYC and Albany like always, which means a Democrat.

That said, leaving Congress after 2026 puts that seat in play for the Democrats to pick up.

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3:39p, 12/19/25

Even though she is one of the most liberal Republicans in Congress, she still beats a democrat.

Hopefully a real Republican takes that spot!

I'm Gipper

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5:11p, 12/19/25

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Bailing on Congress is weak. Here comes the RINO party to neuter Trump next year

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In reply to FTAG 2000 • 5:34p, 12/19/25

FTAG 2000 said:
Bailing on Congress is weak. Here comes the RINO party to neuter Trump next year

Look at her voting records. She is a RINO

I'm Gipper

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In reply to Im Gipper • 7:53a, 12/20/25

Im Gipper said:
FTAG 2000 said:
Bailing on Congress is weak. Here comes the RINO party to neuter Trump next year

Look at her voting records. She is a RINO

Still better than a dem.

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In reply to Im Gipper • 8:10a, 12/20/25

AG

Im Gipper said:
FTAG 2000 said:
Bailing on Congress is weak. Here comes the RINO party to neuter Trump next year

Look at her voting records. She is a RINO

It's NY.

RINO is as good as you'll get there.

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8:15a, 12/20/25

She went full MAGA. Trump pulled her nomination to the UN. Then Trump refused to endorse her in her run for NY Governor.

So went all in on MAGA and got pimp slapped by Trump for her efforts and now her political career is over. At least, until she once again, like JD Vance, can invent a new persona.