Elise Stefanik and Mike Lawler Showed Up to Kathy Hochul’s House Hearing

The New York Republicans haven’t ruled out bids for governor against Hochul in 2026.

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Reps. Elise Stefanik and Mike Lawler are not on the House Oversight Committee. But the New York Republicans were present and ready for the opportunity to question Gov. Kathy Hochul Thursday.

Stefanik and Lawler, who are both rumored to be considering a bid for governor against Hochul in 2026, made guest appearances at a committee hearing on sanctuary state governors.

Stefanik’s questioning could have been campaign attack lines.