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Rep. Elise Stefanik at her rally in 2022. Photo by Nancie Battaglia

After U.N. nomination falls through, Elise Stefanik to revert back to representing Northern NY

By Times Union

Trump: North Country congresswoman’s exit from House posed a concern for Republicans due to razor-thin majority

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Dan Stec nets Conservative Party backing for NY-21 special election

By Times Union

Conservative Party backs State Sen. Dan Stec for NY-21, to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik. GOP chairs will decide the nominee.

Democratic leaders have selected dairy farmer Blake Gendebien — a dairy farmer, basketball coach and political newcomer — to run in the special election for New York’s 21st Congressional seat.

Democrats Select Blake Gendebien as Candidate for NY-21: What’s Next?

By Times Union

Democrats select dairy farmer Blake Gendebien as their nominee for NY-21, even as the special election timeline remains uncertain due to Rep. Elise Stefanik's pending UN ambassador confirmation.

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Democrats debate delaying special election for Elise Stefanik’s Congressional seat

By Times Union

Stefanik reflects on a decade of service amidst political transition in NY-21

Assemblyman Chris Tague is in the process of meeting with the Republican committee chairs for each of NY-21's counties as he tries to gain their support to run for the congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik.

Assemblyman Chris Tague emerges as leading GOP candidate to replace Elise Stefanik

By James Odato

Sources say Schoharie County representative is seen as likely pick to run in special election for NY-21 congressional seat

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With Stefanik’s departure, a fight for NY-21 congressional seat

By Times Union

Special election looms as race for North Country seat heats up

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Unpacking the potential candidates for Stefanik’s seat in New York’s 21st District

By Times Union

Speculation increases as special election looms

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