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Yeshiva University faculty members sign letter decrying Elise Stefanik graduation honor • May 21, 2025, 2:03 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Ahead of N.Y. governor's race, President Trump's endorsements send "loud message" • May 8, 2025, 11:03 AM ET (CBS)
Stefanik ‘strongly considering’ NY governor run • May 5, 2025, 11:38 PM ET (The Hill)
Elise Stefanik, Cabinet Hopes Dashed, Considers Her Next Move • May 1, 2025, 10:42 AM ET (New York Times)

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Born July 2, 1984 (age 40) • Albany • New York
Title / Office House of Representatives (2015-), United States
Political Affiliation Republican Party

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