Elise Marie Stefanik (/ s t ə ˈ f ɑː n ɪ k / stə-FAH-nik; born July 2, 1984) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 21st congressional district. As chair of the House Republican Conference from 2021 to 2025, she was the fourth-ranking House Republican.

Dec 27, 2024 · Stefanik was one of 126 Republicans who signed an amicus brief to consider rejecting election results in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Wisconsin.

May 6, 2021 · In the open letter on January 6, Stefanik wrote that, in Georgia, “more than 140,000 votes came from underage, deceased and otherwise unauthorized voters – in Fulton County alone.”

Nov 11, 2024 · Stefanik, who is the highest ranking woman Republican in the House, has been a key ally of Trump's over the years and was reported to have been a contender as his running mate during the presidential election. In a statement, Stefanik said she was "deeply humbled" to accept the nomination.

Jan 25, 2024 · Stefanik showed her political acumen in the wake of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, rising to replace then-Rep. Liz Cheney as the chair of the House Republican Conference — a position to which Stefanik had previously nominated Cheney.

Jan 21, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Elise Stefanik pledged Tuesday to push President Donald Trump’s “America First” stance if confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and roll out a review of U.S. funding critical for U.N. operations and its many agencies around the world.. Noting that the U.S. is the largest single contributor to the United Nations, Stefanik said at her confirmation ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Elise Stefanik (born July 2, 1984, Albany, N.Y., U.S.) is an American politician who serves in the U.S. House of Representatives (2015– ) and is the chair of the House Republican Conference.

From 2006 to 2009, Elise served in the West Wing of the White House on President George W. Bush’s Domestic Policy Council Staff and the Chief of Staff’s office where she assisted in overseeing the policy development process on all economic and domestic policy issues.

Jan 21, 2025 · Who: Elise Stefanik. Nominated for: U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. You might know her from: As a member of the House of Representatives, Stefanik was a key defender of Trump during the ...

Nov 11, 2024 · President-elect Trump nominates Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Learn more about her rise in the Republican Party.