Candidates vie to replace Elise Stefanik in New York's 21st Congressional District. (WCAX) - With just over a month until Election Day, congressional candidates looking to replace Elise Stefanik in New York’s 21st District are making their final pitches to voters. With 2026 being a midterm election year, some hotly contested Congressional races are expected to take place in New York that could potentially shape the balance of power in the House.