The North Country congresswoman said Tuesday night that she was “honored” to have her name floated as a potential challenger to Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026.

Rep. Elise Stefanik is weighing a 2026 bid for New York governor, according to NY1. Speaking at a Republican gala in Manhattan, Stefanik said she’s honored to be considered among potential candidates and slammed Democratic leadership for what she described as the state’s decline.