Elise Stefanik

In reality, victims of human trafficking are often left voiceless and completely unseen by society.

I think the more women we have in leadership positions, the more women will see examples, can see themselves in those roles.

Our district is home to the Adirondacks, and we know firsthand that clean energy development and environmental protection are critical to our economy.

As a member of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, I'm committed to finding consensus on legislation to address our environmental and energy challenges.

No clean energy development is complete without extensive environmental protections, and I've been proud to work in a bipartisan fashion with my colleagues in Congress to protect our most precious natural resources.

In the 114th Congress, I had the privilege of serving on two of the most important Committees in the House of Representatives: the House Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Education and the Workforce.

There is still much work to be done to help our students secure good-paying jobs and achieve their ultimate goals, and in Congress, I'll continue to support Career and Technical Education programs.

Pell grants are critical tools for lower- and middle-income students to access higher education, and by expanding access to year-round courses, we can help non-traditional students complete their education sooner, allowing them to start their careers and pay off their loans.

I will continue to work in Congress to support Lyme disease research and education through funding for the National Institutes of Health and the CDC.

When I travel throughout the district speaking with families and educators, I frequently hear of concerns with our K-12 education system.

The Millennial Generation is being crushed by soaring college costs and student loan debt, and as lawmakers, we must find solutions to address affordability and flexibility in higher education.

I was the first candidate to announce my run on Instagram. So that was kind of cool.