India, Dec. 20 -- Representative Elise Stefanik announced on December 19 that she is withdrawing from the New York governor's race and will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026.

Stefanik posted her announcement on X, mentioning strategic concerns about a protracted Republican primary in a difficult state as her reason to exit the race.

Stefanik also mentioned her family priorities, especially focusing on spending Christmas and time with her young son, as a key part of why she stepped back from both races.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hindustan Times....