Former President Trump campaigns for vulnerable Republicans in new york A source familiar with the effort, along with House Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-R.Y.), told Fox News Digital on Saturday evening.

Saturday was also the first day early in-person voting In the Empire State.

A source said on Fox News Digital that early voting will be the central focus of the telephone rally, or “tele-rally”; Leading Republicans, including Trump, urged the nearly 1 million listeners not to wait until Election Day to vote.

“New York is Trump country,” Stefanik said. “Hard-working New Yorkers support President Trump in record numbers. New York Democrats on the far left also like: Kamala Harris and Kathy Hochul have failed our state and their poll numbers are in free fall. “I’m incredibly grateful that President Trump continues to invest in key battleground districts in New York.”

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A source with knowledge of the planning said Stefanik and her team appealed to nearly 1 million Trump supporters ahead of Nov. 5 to drum up excitement.

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Other New York Republican lawmakers expected to attend the meeting include Nick LaLota, Anthony D’Esposito, Mike Lawler, Marc Molinaro and Brandon Williams, the source said.

Republican candidates Mike LiPetri and Alison Esposito are also expected to run.

“GOP momentum is being felt across the Empire State, and President Trump’s personal investment in the fight to turn New York red and win in battleground congressional districts like mine proves that New Yorkers will play a vital role in the Republican resurgence this year.” ‘Esposito told Fox News Digital.

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The GOP won its House majority in 2022 in part because of a suburban revolt in New York and California opposing the states’ progressive crime policies.

Many of the lawmakers expected to attend the call are from districts that President Biden won in 2020.

But Saturday evening’s call is a sign of Republicans’ confidence in the traditionally blue castle. Republicans hope discontent over the economy and the border will be enough to propel them to victory in dozens of tight races.

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Esposito said Trump’s support was “very important” this year.

“Events like tonight’s tele-town hall are critical to connecting our candidates with voters and encouraging everyone to make their voices heard at the ballot box,” he told Fox News Digital.

By hosting the call, Stefanik became the first member of the 118th Congress to support Trump’s re-election.

This comes a day before Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden, attended by GOP dignitaries.

Members of the House GOP leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.; House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La.; and Stefanik is also expected to attend.

Original article source: Trump and Stefanik campaign for vulnerable Republicans in New York as the Big Apple begins early voting