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Blake Gendebien U.S. House — New York's 21st District Lean R First run
NY-21nominee

U.S. House — New York's 21st District · First run

Blake Gendebien

Blake Gendebien is a dairy farmer from Lisbon who won the June 23 Democratic primary with about 62% of the vote. A Siena poll taken Sept. 30 to Oct. 6 had him ahead of Republican Anthony Constantino 46% to 42% in the open seat Elise Stefanik is leaving, and the DCCC has added him to its Red to Blue program.

On the ballot against Anthony Constantino (R)

Why it matters: The seat is open for the first time in more than a decade, and only one Democrat, former Rep. Bill Owens, has won it in over 200 years.

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The race at a glance

Race ratingLean RCook Political Report, Nov 3 source
Latest poll Gendebien 46% 42% Constantino 12% undecided or other Gendebien +4Siena College, Oct 9. Checked 6 min ago. Every poll

Every poll in this race

PollsterDateSampleGendebienConstantinoMargin
Siena CollegeOct 9496 LV · Margin of error ±4.6%46%42%D +4

LV = likely voters, RV = registered voters. Polls listed by 270toWin. Each pollster name links to its own release.

In Blake's own words

I'm going to work with anyone, Republican or Democrat, to get the job done.
Blake Gendebien, On his approach, after winning the Democratic primary, Jun 24 source
I am a proud Democrat; I am a conservative Democrat; I am a free-market capitalist
Blake Gendebien, Describing himself in WCAX's NY-21 campaign countdown, Oct 2 source

Where Blake stands

Healthcare
He wants to protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid from cuts, expand telehealth, lower prescription drug costs, and oppose total abortion bans. source
Farms and small business
He wants fewer burdensome regulations, investment in rural roads, bridges and broadband, and support for young farmers and vocational training. source
Veterans
He wants to expand VA services, mental health care, mobile clinics and community care, and to support veteran-owned businesses. source
Government reform
He supports banning stock trading by members of Congress and their families, three-term House limits, and suspending congressional pay during shutdowns. source
Immigration
He backs more Border Patrol agents, deporting people who entered illegally, and expanded legal pathways, including fixes to the H-2A and H-2B farm worker programs. source

The record

  • Second-generation dairy farmer and small business owner, and vice chair of the Agri-Mark cooperative board
  • Lisbon Central School Board member and founder of a nonprofit supporting kids with pediatric cancer and their families
  • Was the Democratic pick for a 2025 special election that never took place, and is endorsed by the 15 Democratic county chairs in the district
ConfidentialThe GOP File

The file on Anthony Constantino

  • Constantino is CEO of Sticker Mule, an Amsterdam, N.Y., business, and was known nationally for a "VOTE FOR TRUMP" sign on his factory during the 2024 election. source
  • Trump endorsed Constantino before the June primary, and he beat Assemblyman Robert Smullen. source
  • Constantino is self-funding his campaign and has put in about $16 million of his own money, according to WCAX. source

Endorsed by

NYS AFL-CIONew York State United TeachersPolice Conference of New YorkLeague of Conservation VotersAlliance for Retired Americans

Profile sources: 1, 2, 3, 4

Race data checked Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Quotes on this page were matched word for word against their sources.