New York's 21st Congressional District Race Tightens as Democrat Blake Gendebien Challenges Republican Hold
The race for New York’s 21st Congressional District, a seat being vacated by Rep. Elise Stefanik, is becoming unexpectedly competitive. This district, which voted for President Trump by 21 points in 2024, is now seeing Democrat Blake Gendebien mount a significant challenge against Republican candidate Anthony Constantino. An internal poll for Constantino shows him with a narrow 47%-42% lead over Gendebien, with President Trump’s approval rating in the district at 49%-49%. Gendebien, a dairy farmer with strong community ties, has been campaigning for nearly two years and is focusing his message on economic issues, arguing that Republicans have overseen an economic collapse in the North Country. He cites rising diesel prices, which have nearly doubled on his farm since March 2025, and the bankruptcy of local hospitals as key concerns. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has not yet added Gendebien to its endorsed challengers list, but other prominent Democrats, such as Rep. Jamie Raskin (D...
