As reported at the Daily Caller, Republican New York Rep. Elise Stefanik abruptly suspended her campaign Friday afternoon to unseat Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. What happened to cause such an about-face?
Stefanik said she came to a decision to drop out of the race after spending time with her family during the holiday season.
The New York Republican also said she would not seek another term in the House during next year’s midterm elections.
Stefanik cited a potentially bruising primary against Nassau Executive Bruce Blakeman as part of her rationale for exiting the race.
“I am truly humbled and grateful for the historic and overwhelming support from Republicans, Conservatives, Independents, and Democrats all across the state for our campaign to Save New York,” Stefanik said in a post on X.