“I've been really humbled by other women who've reached out to me across the country. Not just women who are running for Congress and federal office, but elementary school students running for student council or high school students who are their class presidents.”

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.