USAU.S. HouseRepublican PartyNew York · New York's 21st congressional districtMember of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York 's 21st district
Elise Stefanik
Profile
Elise Stefanik is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 21st congressional district since 2015. Initially elected as a moderate Republican, she became a prominent ally of Donald Trump and served as chair of the House Republican Conference from 2021 to 2025. Stefanik gained national attention for her aggressive questioning of university presidents regarding antisemitism on campus and has been a vocal advocate for conservative policies. She previously worked in the George W. Bush administration and as a policy advisor before entering electoral politics.
Details
- Born
- 1984-07-02 · 42 years old
- Birth place
- Albany, New York
- Education
- Albany Academy for Girls, Harvard College
- Career
- Staff member for the U.S. Domestic Policy Council, White House staffer, business owner
