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Trump ally Elise Stefanik to challenge New York Gov. Hochul next year

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Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik says she will run for governor of New York next year, challenging Democrat incumbent Kathy Hochul.

Breakdown
  • Elise Stefanik announced her candidacy for New York governor, challenging incumbent Kathy Hochul.
  • Stefanik's campaign will focus on affordability, blaming Hochul for high taxes and living costs. 1m 23s
  • Governor Hochul's team responded by emphasizing Stefanik's alignment with Donald Trump. 17s
  • A recent Siena poll shows Hochul leading Stefanik by 27 points in a hypothetical matchup. 51s
  • Affordability remains a top issue for voters, and the race is drawing significant national attention. 3m 15s
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