Congress

The Family Fortune Behind Elise Stefanik’s Humble Origins Myth

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Since her first campaign for Congress, Elise Stefanik has downplayed her parents’ wealth—and the $1.8 million D.C. home they bought her.

William Bredderman 

Senior Researcher

Jake Lahut 

Politics Reporter

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A photo illustration showing Elise Stefanik looking downcast with a collage of close up’s of U.S. currency behind her.
Photo Illustration by Erin O’Flynn/The Daily Beast/Getty Images
William Bredderman

William Bredderman

Senior Researcher

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Jake Lahut

Jake Lahut

Politics Reporter

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