Elise Stefanik is considering a run for New York governor, according to people familiar with the matter. The New York congresswoman, 40, is a close ally of President Trump. She rose to prominence following her aggressive questioning of Ivy League college presidents,

Republican U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik is considering running for governor of New York next year, according to a person familiar with her plans. If the six-term congresswoman secured the Republican nomination,

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is exploring a bid for governor of New York, according to two sources familiar with the matter. One of the sources said that Stefanik is seriously considering a run after receiving encouragement from Republicans in New York, members of the Trump world and GOP donors.