GOOD NEWS FOR NY: Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), a close ally of President Donald Trump, has announced a 2026 gubernatorial bid in her home state of New York.

The Republican lawmaker announced her plans to challenge sitting Gov. Kathy Hochul in a social media post early Friday morning. Stefanik launched her campaign with a post on social media, calling Hochul “the worst governor in America.”

Last month, a shocking poll found Stefanik leads Hochul by one point (43%-42%) among registered voters.