Elise M. Stefanik

Republican Representative of New York's 21st district

Representative
New York, district 21
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
Representative
New York, district 21
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
New York, district 21
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
New York, district 21
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
New York, district 21
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

202-225-4611

@RepStefanik

stefanik.house.gov

Congresses Served

House Terms

July 2, 1984 (40 years old)

Birthday

Served as the U.S. representative for a district covering most of the North Country and the Adirondack Mountains, as well as some outer suburbs of Utica and the Capital District.
Became the youngest woman elected to Congress at the time of her election in 2014 at the age of 30.
Initially elected as a moderate conservative but later aligned more closely with Donald Trump, especially during his presidency.
Opposed the first impeachment of Donald Trump and objected to Pennsylvania's electoral votes following the 2021 United States Capitol attack.
Elected chair of the House Republican Conference in May 2021, becoming the fourth-ranking House Republican.
Gained national attention for her questioning of university presidents during a congressional hearing on antisemitism in December 2023.
Born and raised in Albany, New York, with a background that includes Czech and Italian ancestry.
Graduated from Harvard College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in government.
Worked in the George W. Bush administration and for the White House Chief of Staff before entering politics.
Founded a blog to promote conservative and Republican women's views and has been involved in various political campaigns and organizations.
Has served on the House Armed Services Committee and has been involved in efforts to recruit Republican women to run for office.
Opposes abortion but advocates for understanding different positions on the issue within the Republican Party.
Opposes federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates for private employers.
Voted against the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 due to concerns about its impact on state and local tax deductions.
Described as a Trump loyalist, supporting his policies and defending him during his first impeachment.
Played a role in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results and promoted claims of election fraud.
Supported legislation to expunge Donald Trump's impeachments.
Criticized Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement.
Voted in favor of repealing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Opposed Trump's 2017 executive order imposing a travel ban on several Muslim-majority countries.
Voted against the Equality Act in the 117th Congress after previously supporting similar legislation.
Advocated for empowering women in the Republican Party and has been involved in efforts to elect more women to Congress.
Supported George Santos's campaign for U.S. representative and endorsed Carl Paladino despite his controversial remarks.