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Elise Stefanik’s ascent to Trump administration leaves power-broker void in New York

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Elise Stefanik's expected departure from New York's political stage will likely pose a challenge for Republicans .

Stefanik is expected to face confirmation in the Senate , which will soon be controlled by Republicans .

If confirmed, her days of actively politicking will be behind her when she begins a new chapter as a top State Department official.

Stefanik and Lee Zeldin were a visible, vocal presence this election year around the state and country.

Both are deeply loyal Trump allies, and both voted to overturn the 2020 election results.

Several Republicans are mulling whether to throw their hat in the ring for the special election for Stefanik ’s upstate seat.