Elise Stefanik is considering a run for New York governor, according to people familiar with the matter. The New York congresswoman, 40, is a close ally of President Trump. She rose to prominence following her aggressive questioning of Ivy League college presidents,

Rep. Elise Stefanik, a member of House Republican leadership and onetime nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is considering a run for New York governor, according to a person close to her.

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is exploring a bid for governor of New York, according to two sources familiar with the matter. One of the sources said that Stefanik is seriously considering a run after receiving encouragement from Republicans in New York, members of the Trump world and GOP donors.