Congressional Elections and Retirements

Rep. Elise Stefanik suspended her campaign for New York governor and said she will not seek reelection to Congress, citing a desire to focus on her young son's safety, growth and happiness and to avoid a drawn‑out GOP primary in a strongly Democratic state. Her exit came after Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman entered the race and President Trump, who initially stayed neutral, posted a Truth Social endorsement of Blakeman, prompting Republicans to coalesce around him.