Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) announced her new PAC, “Save New York,” in a bid to shore up local New York Republican races as she approaches a decision on whether to run for governor of the state. The move is another from Stefanik that indicates she is seriously considering running against Gov.

In addition to potentially facing Blakeman, Stefanik stands to contend against Rep. Mike Lawler, a suburban New York City moderate who is considered by many Republicans to be the most competitive candidate to take on Hochul. A Siena College poll last month showed Stefanik is the early frontrunner with Republican voters over Lawler and Blakeman.