Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul could not name a single high-profile heinous crime committed by illegal immigrants in her

Rep. Mike Lawler would have a better shot than Rep. Elise Stefanik in defeating Democratic incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul in next year's gubernatorial race -- because Lawler performs better among moderate voters,

During questioning, Hochul clashed with upstate New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, who has often criticized the governor and has hinted at possibly running against her in 2026.