"While we would have overwhelmingly won this primary, it is not an effective use of our time or your generous resources to spend the first half of next year in an unnecessary and protracted Republican primary, especially in a challenging state like New York,"
"I did not come to this decision lightly for our family,"
"I have thought deeply about this and I know that as a mother, I will feel profound regret if I don't further focus on my young son's safety, growth, and happiness,"
"Elise Stefanik has finally acknowledged reality: If you run against Governor Kathy Hochul, you are going to lose,"
Elise Stefanik announced she will not run in the New York Republican gubernatorial primary, saying a protracted contest would waste time and resources. She cited family considerations and the desire to focus on her young son's safety, growth and happiness as central reasons. National Republicans conducted polling to determine the strongest GOP challenger to Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and had worked to clear the field, including persuading Rep. Mike Lawler not to run. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman entered the race, and Republicans expect party unity around his candidacy. Gov. Hochul responded that a challenge would likely fail.
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