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Rep. Elise Stefanik says she's suspending her campaign for New York governor, won't seek reelection

Stefanik ended her gubernatorial campaign and said she will not seek another term in Congress.

Rep. Elise Stefanik says she's suspending her campaign for New York governor, won't seek reelection
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Rep. Elise Stefanik suspended her campaign for New York governor and said she will not seek reelection to Congress. Her withdrawal leaves Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman as the named Republican contender in the race.

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Donald Trump
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President of the United States and a Republican ally of Stefanik

ALSO MENTIONED  Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive and Stefanik's opponent in the Republican gubernatorial primary; Ed Cox, New York Republican Party chairman who endorsed Blakeman; Kathy Hochul, Democratic governor whom the Republican nominee would face

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Elise Stefanik Withdraws From New York Governor’s Race

Stefanik ended her New York gubernatorial campaign and said she will not seek reelection to the House. She cited family priorities and the prospect of a prolonged Republican primary. Left-leaning outlets link the exit to Trump’s lack of endorsement and its political fallout, while some foreground online mockery. Center outlets mostly give a descriptive account centered on her stated reasons and the reshaped Republican race. Right-leaning outlets take a similarly descriptive approach, though some stress the implications for Republican prospects and Trump’s endorsement of Bruce Blakeman.

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