Stefanik, House and Democrats

Democrats announce candidate for House seat after Stefanik is confirmed
Democrats have selected a candidate to run for the seat soon-to-be-vacated by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. Stefanik is set to be confirmed by the full Senate to be the next UN ambassador. The chairs of the Democratic committees that make up the 15 counties in the district announced on Tuesday that they will nominate Blake Gendebien if and when a special election is held.
NY Dems working to keep Stefanik's House seat vacant for months in latest scheme against Trump: assemblyman
New York state Democrats are working on a bill that would keep Rep. Elise Stefanik's U.S. House seat vacant until June or later, Republican Assemblyman Matt Slater says.
NY Democrats pick Gendebien to run for Stefanik’s seat
Planning for that special election can only happen if and when Stefanik is confirmed by the U.S. Senate for the post of U.N. ambassador.
Albany Dems look to keep Elise Stefanik’s critical NY House seat vacant in effort to thwart Trump
Stefanik’s district is in deep red north country and she would almost certainly be replaced by another Republican in a special election.
'Authoritarian': Furious NY House Republicans send warning to Dem leaders in war over Stefanik seat
New York Republicans are pressing the state's Democratic leaders on reports they are working to delay the election for Rep. Elise Stefanik's soon-to-be-open seat.
‘Pro-Democracy’ Dems Reportedly Look To Delay Election For Stefanik’s Seat In Bid To Water Down House GOP’s Majority
New York Democrats are reportedly plotting to prevent Speaker Mike Johnson from having a full majority as House Republicans work
Cheating Dems to use shady special law to keep Stefanik’s House seat vacant
GOP N.Y. Assemblyman Matt Slater called out Democrats for their shady efforts to keep Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's House seat vacant.
New York Democrats choose candidate to replace Stefanik
New York Republicans have not yet chosen their candidate to face Gendebien. Whomever they choose will have the advantage of running in the heavily red district that elected Stefanik to six straight ...
Stefanik's UN nomination may spark partisan clash in NY's 21st District special election
A looming vacancy in New York's 21st Congressional District is setting the stage for a partisan showdown. The U.S. Senate is ...
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Democratic county chairs support dairy farmer Blake Gendebien to run in NY-21 special election
The 15 Democratic county chairs in New York’s 21st district have selected their candidate for a special election to fill the ...
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Elise Stefanik visits Plattsburgh on farewell tour
PLATTSBURGH — North County Rep. Elise Stefanik received a warm thank you from her supporters in Plattsburgh Saturday after ...
Stefanik visits Plattsburgh on farewell tour before embarking on new position
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik received a warm welcome and a huge thank you from her supporters in Saturday for over a decade of dedicated service to New York’s 21st District. A crowd of her longtime ...
Stefanik says goodbye as state Dems consider changes to special election calendar
The five-term congresswoman's seat could be left empty until the summer if NY Democrats amend the calendar dictating special ...
Jeffries Works With N.Y. Democrats to Weaken G.O.P. Control of the House
New York lawmakers may give Gov. Kathy Hochul more time to schedule special elections, a move backed by the House Democratic ...
Conservatives invade Albany
The covert bid is coming at an auspicious time in Albany. New York’s biggest Republican players gathered today at the Albany ...