| Happy Sunday – we hope you are enjoying your weekend! | | Welcome back to Team Elise's weekly newsletter! We send a weekly note to Elise's supporters to update you on what she's working on in Capitol Hill and across NY-21! | | Here are a few top Team Elise updates and stories we have been tracking for the past week! | | VOTE TODAY! EARLY IN-PERSON POLLS OPEN IN NY-21 | | We are now in the FINAL DAYS – down to SINGLE DIGITS away from Election Day 2024! New York’s early in-person voting begins THIS WEEKEND and runs until Sunday, November 3rd! This is the most consequential election of our lifetime, and we’re counting on dedicated Republicans like YOU to bank your vote early! There’s too much at stake to wait until Election Day. If you can, bring a friend, neighbor, or family with you when you vote! | | Early voting locations and hours vary by county. You can look up the address, contact information, and website for your county Board of Elections here. | | NORTHERN BORDER NIGHTMARE | | As November 5th draws nearer, voters are rejecting the Biden-Harris Administration’s porous border policies and President Trump is gaining in the polls. Americans are sick and tired of dealing with the consequences of an inept White House. Read some of this week’s most noteworthy stories below: | | On Monday, NewsNation released an interview with a Fort Covington resident who shared his experience living along the border and discussed his several encounters with illegal immigrants. | | Elise shared the clip in a post on X, stating – | | “Rural communities along the Northern Border are struggling due to Kamala's America Last, Illegals First policies.
I have seen firsthand the disastrous consequences of the failed Far Left open border agenda and am committed to putting an end to it!” | | See Elise’s post here. Watch the segment on NewsNation here. | | On Wednesday, the New York Post reported on escalating violence at our borders as America’s adversaries continue to take advantage of the Biden-Harris Administration’s weakness. Reporters are being kidnapped and murdered and some cartels are giving their members permission to shoot at US Border Patrol agents at their discretion. | | In a post on X, Elise stated – | | “Border Patrol agents face the threat of being shot at by Mexican cartels.
Make no mistake about it, Kamala’s open border policies have emboldened the cartels and put our brave border agents in danger.” | | See Elise’s post here and read more in the New York Post here. | | Also on Wednesday, Elise shared an expose reporting that New York State spent more than $4 billion over the past 2 years on programs and initiatives addressing the illegal immigrant crisis. This breaks down to $215 per taxpayer going directly to non-citizens. | | In a post on X, Elise stated – | | “Harris, Hochul, Adams, and Schumer created New York's illegal immigration crisis. Now, every hardworking New York taxpayer is being forced to pick up the bill. Illegal immigrants should NEVER be prioritized over New Yorkers!” | | See Elise’s post here and read more in the New York Post here. | | ICYMI, two illegal immigrant members of the Tren de Aragua gang murdered a 59-year-old in Connecticut on October 16th before fleeing to Upstate New York, where they were apprehended by police in the City of Rensselaer. | | Elise shared the city’s press release on X, stating – | | “Every district is a border district. Once again, Kamala Harris’ open border crisis has made every state and region in America less safe.” | | On Thursday, Elise shared an article from Fox News, who investigated the matter further. The gang members were arrested with their TWO INFANTS in their car - a 1 year old and a 3 year old. To make matters worse, one of these criminals was apprehended in 2022 and was a known gotaway who took advantage of the Biden-Harris’ catch-and-release policy. | | In a follow up post on X, Elise stated – | | “Another day, another illegal immigrant crime in Kamala's America.
New York is not safe with Far Left Kamala Harris, Kathy Hochul, and Eric Adams at the helm.” | | See Elise’s post here. Read more in Fox News here. | | Trump Making Historic Stop at Madison Square Garden THIS WEEKEND! | | New York is in play in November, and President Trump is pulling out all the stops! Tonight’s rally at Madison Square Garden is one of his final appearances of the cycle and is sure to be one of his most memorable! Elise will be addressing the sold-out crowd ahead of Trump’s speech, as will Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and other top Team Trump surrogates! Tune in tonight at 5 pm! | | In a post on X, Elise stated – | | “New Yorkers are fired up for President Trump's historic rally at the iconic Madison Square Garden this weekend.
We are more energized than ever before to go to the ballot box and vote for TRUMP to save America!” | | Elise Stumps for Trump-Vance in Nationwide TV Blitz | | This week, Elise made half a dozen appearances on national and local TV networks to promote the America First platform of Donald Trump, JD Vance, and the Republican candidates fighting to flip Democratic incumbents in the House and Senate!
In Wisconsin, she sat down with Gerron Jordan and Matt Smith on WISN 12 News’ Up Front, where she talked about President Trump’s winning message and how America First policies are resonating with Wisconsin voters going into the final two weeks of the campaign. She also spoke with CBS 58 to discuss how hardworking families are feeling the pain of the failed economic policies of the Biden-Harris Administration and how Donald Trump will once again deliver the strongest economy America has seen in decades.
On Sunday, Elise joined Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy to discuss President Trump’s record of results for women and hardworking families, the importance of the upcoming election for House Republicans, and Open Border Czar Kamala Harris’s absolute failure to keep American families safe.
She joined Fox News’ America Reports with John Roberts on Monday where she discussed yet another instance of Kamala Harris turning her back on Israel. Elise called for an immediate investigation into the catastrophic intelligence leak from the Biden-Harris Administration that undermined Israel’s military operations against Iran. Later in the day, she joined The Chris Salcedo Show on Newsmax where she discussed 60 Minutes’ refusal to release the transcript of their Kamala Harris interview, the disgraceful comments she made against American voters, and the importance of voting for President Trump on November 5th!
On Tuesday, Elise joined American Agenda on Newsmax where she discussed Republicans’ historic turnout in the first days of early voting throughout the country, the critical House and Senate races where Republican candidates are gaining even more momentum and cracking the “blue wall” Democrats were relying on to protect the vulnerable incumbents.
On Wednesday, Elise joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business. They discussed President Trump and how his America First policies appeal to hardworking men and women across the country and Kamala Harris’ disturbing dismissal of religious voters while embracing pro-Hamas, pro-terrorist talking points. |  | | Swing State Republicans Making Waves With Early Voting Turnout | | Democrats and the mainstream media are clearly in a desperate free fall due to the incredible momentum and support that President Trump has earned. As early voting begins, Republicans across the country are turning out in historic numbers to bank their vote to send Trump back to the White House and Save America! | | In a post on X, Elise stated – | | “President Trump's powerful America First message is resonating with Americans in swing states.
* Reining in inflation
* Strengthening our economy
* Securing the border
* Peace through strength policies
Voters are ready and eager to reject Kamala's failed, far-left, America Last agenda!” | | See Elise’s post here. Read more in The Hill here | | Elise Joins Congressman Marc Molinaro In Rensselaer County to Kick off Hometown Priorities Tour | | On Saturday afternoon, Elise joined NY-19 Congressman Marc Molinaro for a rally in Rensselaer County to kick off his Hometown Priorities Tour. Molinaro spent the week meeting directly with voters throughout the 19th District, highlighting his record of success and putting New Yorkers first in Congress in contrast to the open-border, New York LAST agenda of Downstate Radical Josh Riley. | | In a post on X, Elise stated – | | “Great to campaign in support of my good friend @marcmolinaro in Rensselaer County - Marc is one of the hardest working Members of Congress and a genuine servant leader. He has delivered significant results for the hardworking families of #NY19 and we need to Get Out The Vote so he is re-elected this November to deliver a secure border, a strong economy, and peace through strength! @newyorkgop @MarcMolinaroNY 🇺🇲” | | Congressman Molinaro posted – | | “🇺🇲 Today I kicked off my 'Hometown Priorities Tour' with @elisestefanik in Rensselaer County. This tour is about three things:
1. Putting Upstate NYers FIRST
2. Exposing Riley's record of open borders and perks for illegal immigrants
3. Getting Upstate NYers out to VOTE” | | Elise Attends Washington County GOP Dinner | | On Saturday evening, Elise joined the Washington County GOP for their annual dinner where she spoke to another PACKED room! Upstate Republicans are fired up this year and are eager to build the Red Wave that will sweep across New York on November 5th! | | In a post on X, Elise stated – | | “Thank you for the support at the Annual Washington County GOP Dinner - great turnout for our candidates as we work to Get Out The Vote! 🇺🇲 #NY21” | | Elise on the Radio in Swing States | | Elise was also hard at work campaigning for Republicans on the radio in key swing states this week:
On Friday, Elise joined the Regular Joe Show in Green Bay to discuss President Trump’s commitment to expanding school choice and educational opportunity and his best moments at the Al Smith Dinner. Later in the day, she joined the Dan O’Donnell show in Milwaukee where she talked about the many failures of Kamala Harris, the rampant rise of antisemitism, and the importance of getting out the vote for President Trump to Save America!
On Tuesday, she joined the Dom Giordano show in Philadelphia to discuss the unmatched momentum of the Trump-Vance ticket in Pennsylvania and America First candidates Dave McCormick for the US Senate, Ryan Mackenzie in PA-07, Rob Bresnahan in PA-08 and Rob Mercuri in PA-17!
Elise made another appearance on Tuesday with the Chris Renwick Show on WJR in Detroit. They discussed the ongoing conflict in Israel and contrasted the intelligence leaks and foreign policy weakness of the Biden-Harris Administration with President Trump’s record of no new wars and peace accords in the Middle East. She later discussed how Michigan will play a key role in November and encouraged listeners to turn out and vote for Mike Rogers to flip the Senate and grow the House majority with candidates Tom Barrett in MI-07 and Paul Junge in MI-08!
Her final Tuesday appearance was in Upstate New York, where she joined WATN’s Hotline with Former Mayor of Watertown Jeff Graham. In fact, Jeff hosted Elise for her first ever radio interview on the day she announced her first campaign more than 10 years ago! | | Elise Endorsed by 1003 Local Elected Officials in NY-21 | | On Thursday, Elise announced the endorsement of a total of 1003 local elected officials from the 15 counties in NY-21! | | “I am humbled and honored to earn the endorsements of so many local elected officials across #NY21.
Each elected official who endorsed me, regardless of party, understands my unwavering commitment to Upstate New York and the North Country and my consistent record of delivering results for families, small businesses, veterans, seniors, law enforcement, and more.
Serving as #NY21's voice in Congress is the greatest professional honor of my life and I look forward to continuing my service in the 119th Congress.” | | Elise Speaks Out Against NY Ballot Prop 1 | | This year, progressive activists in New York proposed an amendment to the New York State Constitution that will appear on this year’s ballot. Despite calling Prop 1 the “Equal Rights Amendment” it’s actually a vehicle to sneak through radical woke policies that voters have previously rejected. The measure would destroy the foundation of existing protections for women, children, and the elderly by making “gender identity,” “gender expression” and “country of origin” protected characteristics. The latter provisions of the amendment would allow the Democrat majority in Albany to enact legislation to “dismantle [previous] discrimination on the basis of [these identified characteristics.]” | | In a post on X, Elise stated – | | “New Yorkers should vote NO on Prop 1. This is a desperate attempt by Far Left NY Democrats to backdoor more taxpayer funds for illegals, allow illegals to vote, and take away parental rights that would allow biological men the right to participate in girls' and women's sports.
Common sense New Yorkers across party lines have read the language of the amendment and refuse to be duped by deceptive gaslighting maneuvers by failed Democrats to desperately drive voters to the ballot box.
I urge all common-sense New Yorkers to flip their ballot over and Vote No on Prop 1.” | | Elise Celebrates National Apple Day | | This Monday, October 21st, was National Apple Day! New York farmers produce nearly 30 million apples every year, making it the 2nd largest producer in the country! | | In a post on X, Elise stated – | | “On National Apple Day, I’m proud to represent #NY21 which is home to some of the most incredible apple orchards in the world. 🍎🍏
Thousands flock to Upstate New York and the North Country to enjoy delicious apples grown and cultivated in our communities each season. We love our farms in #NY21! #NoFarmsNoFood” | | On Monday, former Attorney General Loretta Lynch sold out the United States. She filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense on behalf of DJI, a Chinese drone company barred from engaging with the Department of Defense supply chain due to its extensive ties to the Chinese Communist Party. This is not a partisan issue. Throughout both the Trump and Biden Administrations, the Department of Defense has been outspoken on the national security threat posed by DJI and its drones. In fact, the legislation that added DJI to the list of prohibited Chinese Military Companies legislation passed in the 117th Congress– when Democrats had control of the House. | | “Barack Obama’s former Attorney General Loretta Lynch has turned her back on her nation, selling out to our greatest adversary Communist China and suing the United States on behalf of CCP-owned drone company DJI. Not only is her lawsuit full of factual errors, it is also an obvious effort by DJI to distract from CBP’s recent halting of DJI imports due to Uyghur slave labor concerns and a futile attempt to disrupt the momentum behind my unanimously passed Countering CCP Drones Act. DJI’s time in the United States is rightfully coming to an end and Loretta Lynch’s sham lawsuit is not going to save them.” | | Thank you so much for your support of Chairwoman Elise Stefanik! Elise is working hard to represent NY-21 values in Washington, as well as hardworking American families all across the nation. | | If you want to get more involved with Team Elise, please contact our team! You can get involved with our political efforts in many ways, and we would love your help. You can reply to this email or [email protected] to contact our team. | | Paid for by Team Elise, a joint fundraising committee authorized by and composed of Elise for Congress and E-PAC. www.elisestefanik.com | | PO Box 500 Glens Falls, NY 12801 | | This email was sent to: [email protected].
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