Stefanik launches New York governor bid attacking Hochul | JQJO

Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik launched a New York gubernatorial bid with a two-and-a-half minute video casting the race as a fight over affordability and attacking Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. The spot links Hochul to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, highlighting her endorsement and rally appearances, and features chants of “tax the rich.” Without mentioning Donald Trump, the narrator brands Hochul “the worst governor in America” and blames her for soaring costs. Stefanik, a prolific fundraiser who served as House GOP conference chair, is the first high-profile Republican to enter after Trump urged Rep. Mike Lawler not to run.