BY JIMMY LAWTONNorth Country This Week

Elise Stefanik will retain her seat in the 21st Congressional District at President Donald Trump's request.

Stefanik had been selected by the president to serve as his U.S. Ambassador, but in a statement he posted to on Truth Social, he said he needed her more in the congressional seat.

“As we advance our America First Agenda, it is essential that we maintain EVERY Republican Seat in Congress. We must be unified to accomplish our Mission, and Elise Stefanik has been a vital part of our efforts from the very beginning. I have asked Elise, as one of my biggest Allies, to remain in Congress to help me deliver Historic Tax Cuts, GREAT Jobs, Record Economic Growth, a Secure Border, Energy Dominance, Peace Through Strength, and much more, so we can MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.,” the president wrote.

“With a very tight Majority, I don’t want to take a chance on anyone else running for Elise’s seat. The people love Elise and, with her, we have nothing to worry about come Election Day. There are others that can do a good job at the United Nations. Therefore, Elise will stay in Congress, rejoin the House Leadership Team, and continue to fight for our amazing American People. Speaker Johnson is thrilled! I look forward to the day when Elise is able to join my Administration in the future. She is absolutely FANTASTIC. Thank you Elise!”

Stefanik's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

With Stefanik remaining in place, there will be no special election.

That effectively puts an end to efforts of Lisbon farmer and Democrat Blake Gendebien who had sought to replace her.

Republicans never put forward a candidate though Assemblyman Chris Tague, Sen. Dan Stec and Liz Joy were all said to be among the finalists for the Republican nod.

According to several reports Trump withdrew the nomination following discussions with Speaker Mike Johnson's office regarding the interests of the House Majority.

Blake Gendebien offered the following statement.

“They’re scared because they know working families have had it with the same old same old from D.C. and Albany and are ready to send a dairy farmer who actually knows how to lower prices for our community,” the statement said.

It’s unclear at this time if Gendebien will run for the seat in the next term.