U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik has picked up numerous endorsements from Republican county executives around the state after she launched a campaign on Friday for New York governor in 2026.

Stefanik’s campaign said Monday that nine GOP county leaders have backed her campaign, including:

Chautauqua County Executive Paul Wendel

Chemung County Executive Christopher Moss

Dutchess County Executive Susan Serino

Montgomery County Executive Peter Vroman

Oneida County Executive Tony Picente

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon II

Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus

Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne

Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin

“She's ready to take her message of affordability, lower taxes, public safety, and common sense to the hardworking people of our state, from Buffal

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