U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik and her husband, Matthew Manda, welcomed their first child on Friday.
Stefanik gave birth to Samuel "Sam" Albritton Manda at 8:21 a.m. Sam weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces and was 22 inches long.
The baby was born at Saratoga Hospital.
"Sam
impressed all the doctors, nurses and staff with his head of dark hair,
chubby cheeks and charm!" Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, and Manda said in a
statement. "We are grateful to the dedicated team of doctors, midwives,
nurses, and staff at Saratoga Hospital for their excellent care of both
mom and baby Sam. Thank you to our family, friends and the entire
community for the outpouring of love and support during this special
time for our growing little family."
Stefanik and Manda announced in June that they were expecting their first child. The couple married in 2018.
With Sam's arrival, Stefanik is the 11th woman to give birth
while serving in Congress. She joins two New Yorkers — U.S. Sen.
Kirsten Gillibrand and former U.S. Rep. Susan Molinari — who gave birth
while in office.
It has been a busy year for Stefanik. In May, she was elected House Republican Conference chair.
