Stefanik’s district is in deep red north country and she would almost certainly be replaced by another Republican in a special election.

Democrats have selected a candidate to run for the seat soon-to-be-vacated by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. Stefanik is set to be confirmed by the full Senate to be the next UN ambassador. The chairs of the Democratic committees that make up the 15 counties in the district announced on Tuesday that they will nominate Blake Gendebien if and when a special election is held.

New York state Democrats are working on a bill that would keep Rep. Elise Stefanik's U.S. House seat vacant until June or later, Republican Assemblyman Matt Slater says.

New York Republicans are pressing the state's Democratic leaders on reports they are working to delay the election for Rep. Elise Stefanik's soon-to-be-open seat.

New York Democrats are reportedly plotting to prevent Speaker Mike Johnson from having a full majority as House Republicans work