NY Gov. Hochul builds $17.5M campaign war chest — as likely GOP challenger Rep. Elise Stefanik gains fundraising momentum

NY Gov. Hochul builds $17.5M campaign war chest — as likely GOP challenger Rep. Elise Stefanik gains fundraising momentum


The Democratic governor raised around $4 million for her re-election bid in the first half of 2025, leaving it with around $17.5 million in the bank, according to her campaign. “In the last six months, Governor Kathy Hochul has seen grassroots support pour in from every single county in the state as she fights back against Donald Trump and delivers real progress toward a safer, more affordable New York,” Hochul’s campaign manager, Preston Elliott, wrote in a statement Monday. Stefanik — who has yet to officially pull the trigger on running for the GOP nomination — raised $4 million between her campaign and various committees over the last quarter, her spokesperson said.

Author: Vaughn Golden


Published at: 2025-07-14 20:41:51

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