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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · NEW YORK · 21ST DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · NY-21 · REP
Elise M. Stefanik
Elise M. Stefanik has represented New York’s 21st district in the U.S. House since 2015. Not seeking re-election in 2026.
Stefanik served as House Republican Conference chair from 2021 to 2025.
Stefanik earned a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University in 2006. Stefanik began serving in the U.S. House for New York's 21st district in 2015 and served as House Republican Conference chair from 2021 to 2025.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2015
- Age
- 42
- Committees
- 3
- Term ends
- Jan 3, 2027
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2015
- COMMITTEES
- 3
- AGE
- 42
Photo: Official portrait, 2017 / Office of the Clerk, U.S. House
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Elise M. Stefanik at a glance
NET READER RATING
▲ 3 PTS IN 30 DAYS+13
▲ 167 GOOD LOOK295 VOTES128 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 24 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETElise M. Stefanik’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 84%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 111 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 97%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 1 point below the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 46%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 25%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 7 of 28 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
JUL 14Sunshine Protection Act of 2025NAY
JUL 21Amendment: Amendment strikes section 518, relating to the pilot program on modernization…YEA
JUL 21Amendment: Amendment sought to strike section 521 and replace it with a prohibition on fo…YEA
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSElise M. Stefanik’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | NOT VOTING | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Elise M. Stefanik in the 119th Congress
28Sponsored
7Out of cmte
4Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored28
Out of committee7
Passed House4
Became law0
Plus 241 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Elise M. Stefanik’s committee assignments
Armed Services
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESCyber, Information Technologies, and InnovationMilitary PersonnelStrategic Forces
Education and Workforce
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESHigher Education and Workforce Development
Intelligence
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESDefense Intelligence and Overhead ArchitectureOpen Source Intelligence
Elise M. Stefanik’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2015 – PRESENT
OFFICE
U.S. House · NY-21 2015–Chair, House Republican Conference 2021–
LEADERSHIPHouse Republican Conference Chair 2021–25
- 2021 – NOWChair, House Republican Conference
- 2015 – NOWU.S. House · NY-21
- 2021 – 25House Republican Conference Chair
- BORN
- July 2, 1984 · Albany, New York
- OCCUPATION
- businessperson
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 2006
2026 election: New York’s 21st District
NEXT ELECTION · NY-21
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+24.0NOT SEEKING RE-ELECTION
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · NY-2162.0%
2022U.S. House · NY-2159.2%
2020U.S. House · NY-2158.8%
2018U.S. House · NY-2156.1%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 NY-21 HOUSE RACE →Elise M. Stefanik’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $5.0M
- CASH ON HAND
- $11M
- SPENT
- $2.9M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $2.4M · 88.7%
- PACs
- $290K · 10.6%
- Party
- $20K · 0.7%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $67K
- Earmarked gifts · 38 donors
- $69K
- From the PAC itself
- $5K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $559K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Prince, StephenTetragon · CEO$7K
Panar, MannyNone · RETIRED$7K
Franklin, LarryRetired · RETIRED$7K
Lipschultz, MarcBlue Owl Capital · CO-CEO$7K
Lipschultz, JenniferBlue Owl Capital · CO-CEO$7K
Levy, Edward C. JrEdw.C.Levy Co. · CHAIRMAN$7K
Auerbach, Lorna MerrillAuerbach Realty Holdings LLC · COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE EXECUTIVE$7K
Crisses, AlexGeneral Atlantic · PARTNER$7K
Dresner, LindaRetired · RETIRED$7K
Asness, Laurel Mrs.Homemaker · HOMEMAKER$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$1.1M
Administrative$1.0M
Refunds$62K
Advertising$20K
How to contact Elise M. Stefanik
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2211 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-3221(202) 225-4611Call (202) 225-4611ONLINE
Websitestefanik.house.gov
Instagram@repstefanik
YouTubeUCHvf42C8Vw6QnjwO2L2ukKA
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Fox News
Reps. Elise Stefanik, Josh Gottheimer launch bipartisan congressional caucus to confront campus antisemitism
Stefanik is joining Josh Gottheimer to launch a caucus focused on addressing antisemitism at colleges.
Civil rights86%
Markhalperin
Concerns
Representative Elise Stefanik discussed her future in Republican leadership and the political direction of New York.
Economy80%
Jewish Insider
That’s not amore: Italy suspends Israel defense pact
Representative Elise Stefanik released a new book titled 'Poisoned Ivies' detailing her efforts against antisemitism on college campuses.
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MOST RATEDNew York Post
House intel committee calls for travelers to undergo biometric screening to stop another 9/11
Stefanik spearheaded the review, which recommends expanded biometric screening of foreign travelers.
Immigration56%
Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion |
Elise Stefanik Bill Could Cut Federal Funds to Colleges Over Antisemitism
Stefanik co-introduced a bipartisan bill setting Title VI requirements for colleges and potential federal funding consequences for noncompliance.
Civil rights57%
ANI News
Bipartisan US legislation targets Chinese access to sensitive university research
Elise Stefanik co-introduced the bills and alleged that China has sought influence and access to sensitive university research.
Tech & privacy57%
The Last Refuge
Interesting Names Being Floated for Permanent DNI Role
The author questions whether Stefanik would withstand pressure within the intelligence community and describes her as unwilling to disrupt its norms.
DefenseINFORMATIONAL
Newsmax
Rep. Stefanik to Newsmax: Socialists Have Taken Over N.Y. Democratic Party
Rep. Elise Stefanik argued that the proposed second-home tax would worsen affordability and criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
EconomyINFORMATIONAL
MOST RATEDReason
In Poisoned Ivies, Stefanik Sees Censorship as a Cure for 'Anti-Americanism'
Elise Stefanik’s book on university 'moral rot' is analyzed for its stance on campus speech and federal oversight.
Education79%
Raw Story
GOP may end up with no candidate in vital Congressional election after legal challenge
The article mentions Representative Elise Stefanik's decision not to run for Governor as part of broader Republican electoral struggles in New York.
Budget82%
The New Republic
Republican Senator Forced to Pay Millions After Dodging IRS
Representative Elise Stefanik reaffirmed her description of Zohran Mamdani as a 'jihadist' despite conflicting comments from Donald Trump.
Ethics78%
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Associated Press · 1 MIN READ
Photo manipulated to show congresswoman making obscene gesture - AP News
Representative Elise Stefanik was the target of a manipulated photo falsely showing her making an obscene gesture during a hearing.
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