“I had this perception based on my own frustrations with Washington, but I didn't realize until I launched this campaign how much people are looking for a new generation of leadership and a new approach in Washington.”

American politician

Elise Marie Stefanik is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New York’s 21st congressional district since 2015. She is also known for having served as chair of the House Republican Conference from 2021 to 2025. Stefanik’s career has been centered in national politics and congressional leadership. Her public voice is tied to her work in the U.S. House, especially in Republican leadership, where she has been a prominent party figure since taking on that role in 2021.