Elise M. Stefanik represents New York's 21st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican. First elected in 2014 at age 30, she was the youngest woman ever elected to Congress at that time. She serves on the Education and Workforce Committee and the Armed Services Committee, including its Military Personnel Subcommittee and Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee. Stefanik was elected House Republican Conference Chair in May 2021, making her the third-ranking House Republican.

Name

Elise M. Stefanik

Party

Republican

State

New York

District

NY-21

Committees

Education and Workforce Committee, Armed Services Committee, Military Personnel Subcommittee

Key Fact 1

Elise Stefanik was first elected to Congress in 2014, representing New York's 21st Congressional District.

Key Fact 2

At age 30, she became the youngest woman ever elected to Congress at the time of her election.

Key Fact 3

She was elected House Republican Conference Chair in May 2021, the third-highest position in House Republican leadership.

Key Fact 4

Stefanik serves on the House Armed Services Committee, focusing on military personnel and cybersecurity issues.

Key Fact 5

She is a member of the House Education and Workforce Committee.

Key Fact 6

Her district covers a large portion of upstate New York, including the North Country region.

Key Fact 7

Prior to her election to Congress, she worked in the George W. Bush White House on the Domestic Policy Council.

Key Fact 8

Stefanik graduated from Harvard University in 2006.

Data from Congress.gov