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New York GOP’s gubernatorial primary could see two Jewish community favorites face off
Rep. Elise Stefanik is floating a run for governor, joining Rep. Mike Lawler, who has also been seen as planning to run for the state’s top job

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New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik during the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference the Gaylord National Convention Center in Fort Washington, Maryland, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.
The New York Republican gubernatorial primary could pit two lawmakers popular in the Jewish community — Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) — against each other.
Lawler has long been seen as a likely GOP candidate, but Stefanik’s...