Rep. Mike Lawler would have a better shot than Rep. Elise Stefanik in defeating Democratic incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul in next year’s gubernatorial race, a bombshell new poll claims. Lawler would fare better among moderates than Stefanik as both Republicans eye a possible race against Hochul in 2026,

During questioning, Hochul clashed with upstate New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, who has often criticized the governor and has hinted at possibly running against her in 2026.

Kathy Hochul accused Elise Stefanik of chasing a "viral moment" during a heated exchange on immigration at a Thursday congressional hearing. The post Elise Stefanik Scolds Kathy Hochul In Fiery Hearing As Governor Accuses Her of Chasing ‘Viral Moment’: ‘I’m Standing Up for New Yorkers!