Elise Stefanik is very beautiful, smart and intelligent and you are free to call her beauty with brains. She has made leaps and bounds in the world of American politics – Elise is the first youngest woman ever sworn in as a congresswoman in American political history. In the meantime, she did not begin her political career in that capacity, as she had previously served as an aide to President George W. Bush. Not only that, she also managed the proceedings of the Paul Ryan debate for the 2012 election, among others.
Who is Elise Stefanik?
Elise Stefanik is an American politician, notable for being the representative for New York’s 21st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. The Republican politician was first elected in 2014 and won re-election in 2016. She also won the June 2018 Republican primary election and will go up against Katie Wilson, Lynn Kahn and Tedra Cobb in November 2018.
Since the beginning of her political career, Elise has served on various congressional committees. Some of these include the Armed Services, Education and Manpower Committee; as well as the Permanent Intelligence Select Committee. Although she was in the limelight, thanks to her political positions, little or less is known about her personal life. Learn more about the incredible US Congressman in the facts below.
Here are facts you need to know about her
Youth and background
Elise Marie Stefanik was born on July 2, 1984 to New York natives Melanie Stefanik and Ken Stefanik. Elise grew up in Albany, New York where she attended the Albany Academy for Girls. After graduating, she continued her education at Harvard University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government. While at Harvard, Elise was actively involved in school politics, earning her a Women’s Leadership Award for her excellent leadership skills.
Political career
Shortly after graduating from Harvard, EliseStefanik began her political career under the administration of President Bush. At the time, she was working as a member of the Domestic Policy Council. She then served as White House Chief of Staff and Director of Communications for the International Policy Initiative. During the 2012 US presidential election, Elise worked as director of policy for Tim Pawlenty, who was Minnesota’s 39th governor. She also led Paul Ryan’s debates for the same election. After Ryan lost in the election, Elise returned to upstate New York to tend to her family’s plywood business at the Guilderland Center.
In 2014, Elise declared her interest in representing New York’s 21st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. She succeeded Bill Owens, who held the post from 2009 to 2012. Elise triumphed over Matt Doheny in the Republican primaries, before winning the main election.
By joining Congress, Elise Stefanik became the youngest woman to be elected in American history. In 2016, she supported Donald Trump, who later became POTUS. She also won re-election to Congress after defeating Democrat Mike Derrick and the Green Party’s Matt Funicello. After her impressive performances, Elise started receiving endorsements for re-election. In 2017 John Bolton recommended she continue and in June 2018 Elise won the Republican primary election. In November 2018, she would fight Katie Wilson, Lynn Kahn of the Green Party and Democrats Tedra Cobb of the working families.
Her husband and his family
In addition to her thriving political career, the gorgeous congresswoman also has an interesting family. As she goes around with her unrivaled work ethic and political skills, her family has always been with her every step of the way and she has never failed to get all the support she needs.
Besides her parents and siblings, Elise has her own family and she is married to Matt Manda, who has worked since 2014 as vice president and director of marketing and communications at the Media Group of America. Just like Elise, Matt also has a degree in political science from the University of Kansas. The couple got hitched in August 2017 in Saratoga Springs, New Jersey. They don’t have any children yet, but may plan to welcome a few in the near future.