| Washington, D.C. – This morning, The Buffalo News reported that Congresswoman Elise Stefanik endorsed Claudia Tenney in her campaign in New York’s newly drawn 23rd Congressional district. “‘I’ve worked closely with Claudia and seen firsthand how she stands up for our veterans, military families, farmers, our law enforcement, manufacturers and small businesses,’ said Stefanik, who chairs the House Republican Conference. ‘Hardworking families in the 23rd District will be lucky to have her fighting for them.'” Read the full story in The Buffalo News here or below. – |
| Elise Stefanik endorses Claudia Tenney for Southern Tier congressional seat February 4, 2022 By: Jerry Zrems WASHINGTON – The third-ranking Republican in the House – Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York’s North Country – Friday endorsed Rep. Claudia Tenney in her race for New York’s newly gerrymandered 23rd Congressional District. “I’ve worked closely with Claudia and seen firsthand how she stands up for our veterans, military families, farmers, our law enforcement, manufacturers and small businesses,” said Stefanik, who chairs the House Republican Conference. “Hardworking families in the 23rd District will be lucky to have her fighting for them. Re. Tenney, who currently represents a Central New York district that includes Utica, said: “Elise is on the front line of the fight to elect Republican women to Congress and fire Nancy Pelosi next year. I am grateful for her continued support and excited to continue delivering real results for New Yorkers in Congress next year. Tenney announced her plans to run in the Southern Tier district after Democrats in Albany eliminated her current district as they shrink the number of representatives in the state from 27 to 26. Both chambers of the State Legislature approved that redistricting plan Wednesday, but it still must withstand a court challenge. Read the full story in The Buffalo News here. |
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