Press Releases

LISBON, N.Y. — Blake Gendebien, a second-generation dairy farmer, today released his first television advertisement of the general election, "Before the Sun," a 30-second spot introducing voters across New York's 21st Congressional District to the values that have defined his life: hard work, service to his community, and a commitment to delivering for Upstate New York and the North Country.

LISBON, NY — Following reports that Robert Smullen has suspended his campaign for Congress, the Blake Gendebien for Congress campaign released the following statement:

LISBON, NY — Following his victory in the Democratic primary for New York's 21st Congressional District, farmer, small business owner, and Democratic nominee Blake Gendebien delivered a victory speech focused on lowering costs, protecting rural healthcare, supporting farmers and working families, and bringing independent leadership to Washington.

LISBON, NY — Following his victory in the Democratic primary for New York's 21st Congressional District, farmer and small business owner Blake Gendebien released the following statement:

“I’m running for Congress to fight corruption, protect taxpayer dollars, restore accountability, and actually make life more affordable for North Country families.” – Blake Gendebien

Lisbon, NY – Last week, NY-21 congressional candidate Blake Gendebien convened a group of healthcare leaders and experts from across the North Country for a roundtable discussion focused on the mounting challenges facing rural healthcare systems and the urgent need for solutions.

LISBON, N.Y. — Today, dairy farmer and small business owner Blake Gendebien announced his campaign to represent New York’s 21st Congressional District raised more than $600,000 in the first quarter of 2026, bringing his total cash-on-hand to nearly $2.5 million and total raised to nearly $5 million. This haul alone includes more than 10,000 donors – including more than 6,000 new donors – with an average contribution of $44.26. 

LISBON, N.Y. — Yesterday, North Country dairy farmer and Democratic candidate for NY-21 Blake Gendebien brought together a bipartisan group of farmers, small business owners, and agriculture experts to highlight how rising costs are hitting North Country families from the farm gate to the dinner plate. 

LISBON, N.Y. — Just weeks out from filing, out-of-touch millionaire Anthony Constantino was caught “paying someone to collect ballot signatures who was arrested twice for forgery,” according to recent reporting.

Millionaire congressional candidates Anthony Constantino and Robert Smullen bankrolled their campaigns with $5 million and $500,000, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2025, sharply contrasting dairy farmer Blake Gendebien’s grassroots campaign supported by more than 69,000 total individual donors.