HOUSE
New York NY-21 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
OPEN
Elise Stefanik (R)
Running for Governor
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Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
R +50
R +10
Race summary
Stefanik’s consolation prize was a newly-created leadership position (chairwoman of House Republican Leadership), but she quickly pivoted to seeking higher office instead, making it clear through multiple media reports that she was planning on challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Apr 2, 2026
Primary Election: Jun 23, 2026
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Full Bio:
STEFANIK, Elise M, a Representative from New York; born in Albany, Albany County, N.Y.,
July 2, 1984; graduated from Albany Academy for Girls, Albany, N.Y., 2002;
A.B., Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., 2006; staff, President George W.
Bush administration, 2006-2009; campaign aide; businesswoman; elected as a
Republican to the One Hundred Fourteenth and to the succeeding Congress
(January 3, 2015-present).
Source: Bioguide
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DISTRICT DATA
New York - 21
North Country: Adirondacks, Plattsburgh, Amsterdam
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Sep 19, 2025
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