Republican U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik is considering running for governor of New York next year, according to a person familiar with her plans. If the six-term congresswoman secured the Republican nomination,

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) is reportedly looking at a run for governor after President Donald Trump had to withdraw her nomination as ambassador to the United Nations due to House Republicans‘ thin majority.

After having her nomination for United Nations ambassador pulled by the White House, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is now considering a run for New York governor, according to a high-ranking Republican state party official granted anonymity to speak freely. The source cautioned, however, that it is unclear how serious she is about the effort.