The Democrat primary was won by Tedra Cobb, who ran uncontested.<ref name="New York Primary Results 2020"/> Cobb has been criticized for ridiculously comparing the usage of the humorous nickname "Taxin' Tedra" by Stefanik to a threatening message the representative received on her car while shopping with her husband in early May 2020.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/03/07/elise-stefanik-received-a-disgusting-note-and-her-primary-opponents-take-is-unbe-n2563806 Elise Stefanik Can't Even Go Grocery Shopping Without Facing Harassment]</ref> Cobb also attempted to impress veterans by voicing support for legislation already sponsored by Stefanik.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/ny-dem-woos-veterans-by-pledging-to-support-law-authored-by-her-opponent/ NY Dem Woos Veterans By Pledging to Support Law Authored By Her Opponent]</ref> She is also noted for having vile supporters who wished death on [[Donald Trump]] after the latter had contracted the [[Wuhan virus]].<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/05/elise-opponent-n2577466 Elise Stefanik's Opponent's Supporters Give Vile Reactions to President Trump's Coronavirus Diagnosis]</ref> | The Democrat primary was won by Tedra Cobb, who ran uncontested.<ref name="New York Primary Results 2020"/> Cobb has been criticized for ridiculously comparing the usage of the humorous nickname "Taxin' Tedra" by Stefanik to a threatening message the representative received on her car while shopping with her husband in early May 2020.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/03/07/elise-stefanik-received-a-disgusting-note-and-her-primary-opponents-take-is-unbe-n2563806 Elise Stefanik Can't Even Go Grocery Shopping Without Facing Harassment]</ref> Cobb also attempted to impress veterans by voicing support for legislation already sponsored by Stefanik.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/ny-dem-woos-veterans-by-pledging-to-support-law-authored-by-her-opponent/ NY Dem Woos Veterans By Pledging to Support Law Authored By Her Opponent]</ref> She is also noted for having vile supporters who wished death on [[Donald Trump]] after the latter had contracted the [[Wuhan virus]].<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/05/elise-opponent-n2577466 Elise Stefanik's Opponent's Supporters Give Vile Reactions to President Trump's Coronavirus Diagnosis]</ref> |