Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday responded to an attack from upstate Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who is mulling a potential gubernatorial run.

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday dismissed Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik’s possible 2026 gubernatorial run, boldly declaring: “Bring it on.” The Democratic governor was adamant she wasn’t worried about potentially facing off against the lawmaker — a day after Stefanik (R-NY) told The Post she believes she’s in the “strongest position” to take down Hochul and become the first Republican leader of Empire State in nearly 20 years.

Republican U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik said on Sunday that she is "strongly considering" running for governor of New York next year, potentially pitting her against incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul.