Jill Lochner

Democrat Steve Holden, who lost against Republican Claudia Tenney in the 22nd District last year, is now hoping to run against House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik — a North Country stalwart for nearly a decade.

The House Republican Conference Chair made her reelection announcement in an email Tuesday.

Greenfield resident and educator Jill Lochner says she’s been considering challenging incumbent Republican Elise Stefanik for some time.