New York state Democrats are working on a bill that would keep Rep. Elise Stefanik's U.S. House seat vacant until June or later, Republican Assemblyman Matt Slater says.

Stefanik’s district is in deep red north country and she would almost certainly be replaced by another Republican in a special election.

Republican New York Assemblyman Matt Slater speaks with Fox News Digital on Democratic New York state lawmakers’ efforts to change election laws to keep Rep. Elise Stefanik’s House seat vacant until the summer.