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.

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 · 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.

Nov 11, 2024 · “Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter,” Trump said in a statement confirming the first cabinet pick of his second term. If confirmed, Stefanik would replace UN...

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.

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.

Nov 11, 2024 · Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., was chosen to be the next ambassador to the United Nations. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Stefanik as his first cabinet pick after being reelected in 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.

Nov 11, 2024 · Representative Elise Stefanik of New York has been one of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s most ferocious allies for years, defending him during his two impeachments, amplifying his lies about...